One thing that was on my To Do list for yesterday was to finalise the program and running order. Here is how it goes. There is no interval, but our singing segments are separated by Robert’s pair of Chopin Nocturnes in the middle of the program. Running time is expected to be around an hour and 15 minutes including tumultuous applause and introductions.
| Introduction (Simon Renton) |
| Rameau, Hymne a la Nuit (O Nuit), Soloist Sarah Mackenzie |
| Rachmaninoff, Bogoroditse Dyevo from the All Night Vigil |
| Lauridsen, Sure on this Shining Night |
| Introduction (Camilla Hall TBC) |
| Rheinberger, Abendlied |
| Whitacre, Sleep |
| Introduction (Robert Bridge) |
| Piano interlude – Chopin Nocturnes |
| Introduction (Siobhan Jones TBC) |
| Gjeilo, Dark Night |
| Christmas segment: Introduction (Lesley Morley TBC) |
| Beamish, In the Stillness |
| Stopford, Lully, Lulla, Lullay, Soloist Tricia Joshi |
| Adam, Cantique de Noel (“O Holy Night”) |
| Thank yous (Chris Hawkins) |
| Encore: Rusby, Underneath the Stars, Soloist Claire Michelet |