Saturday 10 December 2022, 7.30pm
Tenebrae at Christmas
Tenebrae at ChristmasProgramme Details
Performers
- Tenebrae
- Nigel Short
- conductor
Programme
- Joanna Forbes L'Estrange
- O Antiphon Carol
- Adrian Peacock
- Veni Veni
- Herbert Howells
- A Spotless Rose
- Anon
- Angelus ad Virginem
- Chant
- O Radix Jesse Chant
- Joanna Marsh
- In Winter’s House
- Benjamin Britten
- Ceremony of Carols
- Robert Lucas Pearsall arr.
- In Dulci Jubilo
- Elizabeth Poston
- The Apple Tree
- June Collin
- The Quiet Heart
- Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
- Hodie Christus Natus Rst
- Traditional arr. Nigel Short
- Quem Pastores
- Peter Warlock
- Benedicamus Domino
- Gustav Holst
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- Christopher Robinson
- Rejoice and Be Merry
- Francis Pott
- Balulalow
- Joseph Phibbs
- Sleep, My Pretty One, Sleep
- Franz Xaver Grüber arr. Jonathan Rathbone
- Silent Night
- Ian Humphries
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
Running Time
2 hours 5 minutes

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone
magazine), the award-winning choir Tenebrae, directed by Nigel Short, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and precision.
Tenebrae’s festive concert at Saffron Hall will set the scene for Christmas in an uplifting and inspiring programme to include seasonal favourites such as Britten’s glorious Ceremony of Carols.
Shuttle Bus
Our free wheelchair accessible minibus service between Audley End Station and Saffron Hall will be in operation for this event.
Age Guidance
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Supporters
This concert is supported by David & Jane Richardson