Christmas Tales

Alexander Hall, 4th December

With Advent in full swing, and as 2021 draws to a close, it is comforting to be reminded of seasonal rituals expressed through the power of music: Sibelius, Finzi and Britten with BBC SO forces under Oramo.

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Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)	Rakastava (The Lover) for string orchestra, Op.14
Finzi, Gerald (1901-1956)	In Terra Pax (1956 chamber orchestra version)
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976)	Saint Nicolas for mixed chorus, strings, piano (4 hands), percussion and organ, Op.42

BBC Symphony Orchestra
BBC Symphony Chorus
Sakari Oramo	Dirección
Ailish Tynan	Soprano
Robin Tritschler	Tenor
Benson Wilson	Barítono
Finchley Children's Music Group