Name: Ex Cathedra - Carols by Candlelight
Start: 2025-12-13T19:00:00+00:00
Location: St Peter's Collegiate Church

Never too early to start thinking about Christmas!
We have the great pleasure of welcoming Ex Cathedra to St Peter’s Collegiate Church again for their incredibly popular...
Christmas Music by Candlelight Saturday 13 December, 7pm
Programme for the evening includes:
Away in a manger - WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks
Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock
Gentle Flame - Liz Dilnot Johnson
Hymn to the Virgin - Benjamin Britten
In the stillness - Sally Beamish
O Adonai - Roderick Williams
Once in royal David's city - HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander
The Long Road - Ēriks Eŝenvalds
Thus Angels sung - Orlando Gibbons
Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke.
Escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding seasonal music, performed by candlelight.
In the deep still darkness, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new - and old - music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas. A concert with both familiar melodies and wondrous discoveries to make you smile as well as reflect.
“One of the UK’s very best choirs”
New York Times
Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Tickets:
£39 / £33 / £27 / £21 including booking-fees
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
Booking link:
https://excathedra.co.uk/event/2526-christmas-music-Wolverhampton/
Refreshments will be available to buy during the interval.
Access: Everyone is welcome at our concerts. You may like to note that each half of this concert is performed as an uninterrupted sequence and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Visit Ex Cathedra’s website for full access details.
Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes