The monumental harmony of more than 200 voices combine to perform Carl Orff’s unforgettable masterwork Carmina Burana. Orff’s cantata, composed in 1936, was based on a 13th-century manuscript of poems and dramatic texts. The work’s most well-known piece is the song ‘O Fortuna’ – its powerful opening has added weight to countless moments in TV and film. But there’s nothing quite like hearing it performed live.
The monumental harmony of over 200 voices of Brighton Festival Chorus and Southend Boys’ Choir combine with the full force of the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to perform Orff’s masterwork Carmina Burana. Also on this afternoon’s programme are Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto No.1, performed by Jennifer Pike, and Sibelius’ Finlandia.
Gather the fellowship to experience epic and inspirational music from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Game of Thrones. The worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life in one concert to rule them all, featuring a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir. There’s music from a whole suite of fantasy favourites, including The Witcher, Dragonheart, The Chronicles of Narnia, How to Train Your Dragon, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars and Avatar. London Concert Orchestra | Brighton Festival Chorus
Toast the Christmas spirit with Charles Dickens, and celebrate the best of Victorian carols, classics and a selection of readings from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Christmas Carols : Sussex Carol arr. Willcocks; The Holly and the Ivy arr. Walford Davies; Ding Dong! Merrily on High arr. Wood; Joy to the World arr. Cullen; Deck the Hall arr. Willcocks FX Gruber: Silent Night Holst: In the bleak midwinter Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol – highlights (readings) Christmas Carols: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; O Come All Ye Faithful; Once in Royal David’s City; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen London Concert Brass Brighton Festival Chorus City of London Choir
arr. Cullen. Tenor – Trystan Llyr Griffiths. Philharmonia Brass Ensemble. Trinity Boys’ Choir
arr. Willcocks. Tenor – Trystan Llyr Griffiths. Philharmonia Brass Ensemble. Trinity Boys’ Choir
arr. Willcocks. Tenor – Trystan Llyr Griffiths. Philharmonia Brass Ensemble. Trinity Boys’ Choir
Tenor – Trystan Llyr Griffiths. Philharmonia Brass Ensemble. Trinity Boys’ Choir