Following our successful Praetorius tour in 2022, Gabrieli Roar presents A Grand Georgian Christmas. Led by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, over 4,000 late-primary and secondary students will join Gabrieli’s world-class musicians across eleven performances in regional cathedrals around the UK, from Cumbria to Cornwall.
The programme is a festive exploration of English music for parish churches during the Georgian period (c. 1740-1850), a tradition sometimes referred to as ‘Psalmody’ or ‘Gallery Music’. It offers the perfect platform to encourage young singers to connect with choral and classical music, as well as with heritage culture.
A Grand Georgian Christmas will feature songs, carols, and anthems by composers ranging from Handel and Haydn to lesser-known figures. The programme includes pieces such as Remember, O thou man; Veni, veni emmanuel; The people that walked in darkness; Lo! He comes with clouds descending; As shepherds watched their fleecy care; Adeste fideles; Hush my dear, lie still and slumber; and Hark! The herald angels sing (in a version probably unknown to many!).
Gabrieli singers will lead the choirs, and the band will comprise strings, flutes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, drums, organ, harpsichord, ophicleide, and (how could we not?) two very special serpents.
The tour
- Portsmouth Cathedral (7 pm, 27 November 2024)
- Norwich Cathedral (7 pm, 28 November 2024)
- Ely Cathedral (7 pm, 29 November 2024) – TICKETS NOW LIVE!
- Coventry Cathedral (7 pm, 2 December 2024)
- Blackburn Cathedral (7 pm, 3 December 2024)
- Carlisle Cathedral (7.15 pm, 4 December 2024)
- Hull Minster (7 pm, 5 December 2024)
- York Minster (7.15 pm, 6 December 2024)
- Exeter Cathedral (7 pm, 9 December 2024)
- Truro Cathedral (7 pm, 10 December 2024)
- Bristol St Mary’s Redcliffe (6:30 pm, 11 December 2024)
Photo credit – Gabrieli Roar in Hull Minster for 2022 ‘In Dulci Jubilo’ tour. Credit: Frances Marshall.
Venue Details
At Hull Minster we have strong artistic roots with 700 years of cultural and artistic tradition. We encourage artists and performers as well as cultivating participation in the arts for city centre communities.
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Blue-Badge Parking
Level Access
Onsite Cafe
Wheelchair Access
