Christmas at The Glasshouse with Matt Baker
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Heart-warming. Festive. ’tis the season.
Who’s on stage
Get in the festive spirit with presenter Matt Baker, conductor Ellie Slorach, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia for the ultimate Christmas carol concert.
What they’re playing
There’s so much incredible music written for this special time of year and we only get one month to enjoy it.
This December, we’re making the most of it with a musical pick and mix of carols and festive favourites. Grab your Santa hat and Christmas jumper, gather your family and friends, and join us for an evening of Yuletide cheer. Enjoy Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Sleigh Ride, and more.
Discounts: save if you’re a group of 10 or more or a classical first timer (subject to availability).
Running time: 90 minutes, with a 20 minute interval.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
This performance will be British Sign Language interpreted.
What you'll hear
Leroy Anderson A Christmas Festival
Traditional Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Traditional In Dulci Jubilo
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker: Overture
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Traditional Candlelight Carol
Alan Silvestri Suite from Polar Express
Traditional O Holy Night
Sergei Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije Suite: Troika
Sally Beamish In the Stillness
Howard Blake Walking in the Air
Leroy Anderson The Typewriter
Traditional The Twelve Days of Christmas
Traditional O Come All Ye Faithful
Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride
Who's playing it
Ellie Slorach conductor
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia
Take a listen
Is there anything more festive than hearing a choir singing carols? Here’s our very own Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia leading a heart-warming singalong of O Little Town of Bethlehem in Newcastle Cathedral a couple of years ago.
