Friday 12 December 2025, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
- Tiered seating
Jess Gillam Ensemble
Jess Gillam EnsemblePresented by Saffron Hall
Superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam and her hand-picked ensemble radiate a joy and warmth in their music-making.
They cover music from across the globe and in all styles, performed with an intuitive rapport and dazzling musicianship. With plenty of festive favourites thrown in, their special Christmas concerts are a joyous, freewheeling playlist. Prior to the concert Jess and members of the ensemble will be spending three days working with students from Saffron Walden County High School.
Supporters
This concert and school project are made possible by John Padfield
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
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Programme and performers
Programme
- Tchaikovsky arr. Simon Parkin Nutcracker Suite 3 mins
- trad/Corelli/Vivaldi et al arr. Poxon/Parkin La Folia 8 mins
- Holst arr. Benjamin Rimmer In the Bleak Midwinter 2 mins
- Trad arr. Benjamin Rimmer Coventry Carol 2 mins
- Franz Xaver Gruber arr. Benjamin Rimmer/Alex Maydew Silent Night 2.5 mins
- Mykola Leontovych arr. Simon Parkin Carol of the Bells 3 mins
- Barbara Strozzi arr. Alistair Vennart Che si puo fare 4 mins
- Trad arr. JGE/Simon Parkin Yuletide Comes 3 mins
- Adolphe Adam arr. Alistair Vennart O Holy Night 2.5 mins
- Sidney Bechet sax part transcr. Lolo Garcia/arr. Sam Becker Petite Fleur 2.5 mins
- Barbara Thompson A Tribute to Bechet 2.5 mins
- Vivaldi arr. Simon Parkin Winter 3 mins
- Irving Berlin arr. Kristina Arakelyan White Christmas 3 mins
- Pedro Itturalde arr. John Harle Pequena Czarda 4 mins
- Michael Nyman Chasing sheep is best left to Shepherd 3 mins
- Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen Secret of Christmas 3 mins
- Rune Sorensen arr. Simon Parkin/JGE Shine you no more 4 mins
Performers
- Jess Gillam Ensemble
Information for your visit
Friday 12 December 2025, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Show ends
To be confirmed
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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