The Christmas Story

The Christmas Story is told in poetry and prose read by Margaret Howard, and the fine music sung by the Harlow Chorus. 1 hour duration.

• Christmas Bells
• Journey to Bethlehem
• The Birth of Christ
• Worship and Celebration
• The Dawn of Light
• Tomorrow shall by my Dancing Day

Harlow Chorus
conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers.
Southend Boys & Girls Choir
directed by Roger Humphrey.
Readings by
Margaret Howard
and Bernard Palmer,
with
Victoria Davies, harp
Susan Graham Smith, piano
Paul Ayers, organ

Saint-Saëns

The Requiem Mass occupies a special place in Saint-Saëns’s religious choral works. Its dedicatee was a friend named Albert Libon, who made a bequest to the composer of 100,000 francs on condition that Saint-Saëns should write a Requiem to be performed after Libon’s death. This occurred in 1877 and early the following spring, Saint-Saëns travelled to Switzerland where he composed the Mass in its entirety within the space of eight days.

These CDs cost £10 and can be purchased at our concerts; or by mail order, please email details of your order and we will tell you cost plus delivery cost.

Questions about these CDs are welcomed. You can email enquiries.