WCS will sing two anthems by Purcell:  O Sing unto the Lord, and Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei
Generally considered England's most important early music composer, Henry Purcell is renowned for his chamber opera Dido and Aeneas and dramatic pieces King Arthur and The Fairie Queen. The two anthems that we will perform are beautiful choral works based on Psalms 96 and 3.

The Choir of St George's School, Windsor, will perform a beautiful suite of short pieces by 20th/21st century British composers:
Michael Head - The little road to Bethlehem
John Rutter - What sweeter music
Errollyn Wallen - Peace on earth
Benjamin Britten - This little babe
David Bednall - Make we merry

And both choirs will come together for the striking Britten: St Nicolas
Saint Nicolas was Britten's first work for amateur musicians. It tells the story of the legendary life of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Lycia, in a dramatic sequence of events. His habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus ('Saint Nick').

Conductor: George de Voil
Orchestra: Chameleon Arts Orchestra
In collaboration with the Choir of St George’s School, Windsor