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EDITION’S GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS CAROLS Get your festive senses tingling with these fine choral performances in and around Cambridge this December
Christmas Carols on the River
On 9 December, the choir from St John the Evangelist, Let’s Go Punting and the Traditional Punting Company will join forces to deliver their annual charity Christmas carol event. This year, 100% of ticket sales for Christmas Carols on the River will be donated to Tom’s Trust – a local charitable organisation that provides psychological support to children with brain tumours, and their families. “Our annual charity event is a highlight in our yearly calendar, a popular festive experience that is enjoyed by all. We’re honoured to be working with another local charity, to help those going through the most difficult time of their lives. We can’t wait to see you all onboard,” says Joe Merwiak, director of the Traditional Punting Company. From 2.15pm, hop onboard a chauffeured punt as you glide your way down the River Cam along the College Backs for an hour-long festive experience to the sound of your favourite carols. Warm blankets provided! Find out more at letsgopunting.co.uk/christmas- carols-on-the-river
EBORACUM BAROQUE
STAPLEFORD GRANARY
Eboracum Baroque return to the Georgian splendour of St Andrew’s Church, Wimpole, for an assorted programme of festive music on Sunday 3 December from 2pm onwards. The concert features seasonal vocal and instrumental works including arias from Handel’s Messiah , a pastoral recorder concerto, music for trumpets and traditional French Christmas carols by Charpentier and Lalande. There’s also lesser-known festive works by Porpora and Galuppi. There will be refreshments and a chance to mingle with performers. Secure your tickets to this and other festive events from the choir including a performance of Handel’s Messiah at The Church of St Andrew and St Mary in Grantchester on 15 December at eboracumbaroque.co.uk
Throughout the month, Stapleford Granary will be hosting 12 Days of Christmas . This includes three evenings of candlelit performances that have a spiritually inspired theme in honour of Advent. On 1 December, folk musicians Melrose Quartet will play a spirit- lifting selection of traditional carols, wassails and seasonal songs, before some informal group carol singing led by the Come & Sing choir in the courtyard on 7 December. Elsewhere, check out the reputed Pixels Ensemble on 11 December for an evening of music, and the Elina Duni & Rob Luft candlelit concert on 13 December for a haunting vocal experience influenced by jazz and folksong. Find out more at staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on
20 DECEMBER 2023 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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