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The bold and brilliant Jess Gillam Ensemble take inspiration from sonic worlds far and wide in this uplifting Christmas cracker of a concert packed with musical surprises.
Their chart-topping album TIME took the world by storm in 2020 and since then they have been selling out across the UK and Europe, playing to both classical and non-classical audiences. The 8-strong group of strings, bass, percussion and piano have an expansive, open-minded approach to their programmes, carefully identifying the emotional through lines that connect artists as diverse as Anna Meredith, Ryuichi Sakamoto, JS Bach and Björk. This will be an exhilarating paean to the Christmas season.
Programme
Leontovych Carol of the Bells arr Parkin
Corelli La Folia arr Parkin and Poxon
Boulanger Cantique arr Vennart
Bowie Life on Mars arr Vennart
Björk Venus as a Boy arr Metcalfe
Trad Yuletide Comes arr JGE/Parkin
Thompson A Tribute to Sidney Bechet
Gruber Silent Night arr Rimmer/Maydew
Trad Coventry Carol arr Rimmer
Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite Op 71a arr Parkin
Interval
Lankum/Joglaresa/E C v Reventlow Wild Rover/Sainte Nicholaes/Reventlow 85 arr Vennart
Trad Somerset Wassail arr Riley
Adam O Holy Night arr Vennart
Nyman Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds arr Riley
Ellington Caravan arr Baker
Strozzi Che si puo fare arr Vennart
Sorensen Shine You No More arr Parkin and Jess Gillam Ensemble
Cahn/Van Heusen Secret of Christmas
Harle Flare
Full programme will be updated online in due course.
“Throughout the evening they struck sparks off each other. The result was an exhilarating concert, where an exciting range of music was brilliantly presented …. giving us all an experience that will linger long in the memory”
“…a beautifully eclectic masterpiece, executed to perfection from start to finish.” The Mail on Sunday
CAVATINA Tickets
Max. 4 tickets per order. 50 CAVATINA tickets available per concert. For groups of more than 4 people eligible for CAVATINA tickets, please contact our Box Office.
Programme
Festive Pre-event Food & Drink
Enjoy delicious drinks and seasonal light bites from our Café Bar ahead of the event.
Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, including mulled wine, accompanied by a board of bread, olives and dips and special festive treats (all Vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout.
Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 60 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!
