A Ceremony of Carols

A Ceremony of Carols

The strains of Anglo-French Christmas music will fill the lofty and grand interior of St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral in its traditional concert staged between Christmas and New Year. A Ceremony of Carols takes its title from the famous suite by British composer Benjamin Britten, with Marcel Dupré’s Variations sur un Noël and two arias by Handel also feature on the seasonal programme. Britten’s choral cantata is a classical music staple during the Christmas season. Consisting of 11 movements, 10 are with voice (usually women) and one for solo harp. Performances are by the Cantus Firmus vocal ensemble with soloists Elise Gäbele, Alisée Frippiat and organist Xavier Deprez. 27 December 17.00, Parvis Saint-Gudule, Brussels