Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque, The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble and Brecon Baroque Festival Choir, directed by Julian Podger.

A lunchtime organ recital by Callum Anderson to include music by Buxtehude, Cima, Gibbons and Sweelinck plus some of Callum’s own compositions.

Callum Anderson is a harpsichordist and organist based in London. In 2020 he completed a Master's Degree in Historically Informed Performance at the Royal Academy of Music with a distinction, studying the harpsichord with Carole Cerasi and Brecon Baroque Festival star, James Johnstone.​Callum is the Assistant Director of Music at St. Mary’s Church, Putney. He was previously the organist of St. Peter’s Church, Acton (2020-2022), and has held organ scholarships at St. Mary Redcliffe (Bristol), St. Mary's Church (Battersea) and St. Marylebone Parish Church.

Duration: 1 hour with no interval.

Tickets: £15

Join us in this ancient Cathedral for a special choral evensong with Brecon Cathedral Choir plus a consort of viols from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, directed by Brecon Cathedral’s Assistant Director of Music, Matthew McVey.

Introit - O.Gibbons The Secret Sins (in honour of his 400th anniversary)
Responses - Tallis
Canticles - W.Byrd, Second Service
Anthem - H.Purcell, Rejoice in the Lord alway

The Christmas Orchestra is back! Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with a unique concert experience.

On 27th November the tour makes a special stop at Brecon Cathedral, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.

🎻 🎶 The Show 🎶 🎻

The concert is performed live by a 16 piece chamber orchestra supported with full sound production and lighting show. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit, including:

Home Alone

Love Actually

Muppet Christmas Carol

The Nutcracker

Polar Express

Harry Potter

Bridget Jones Diary

Elf

The Christmas Orchestra promises a magical and energising festive journey, capturing the essence of Christmas, perfect for igniting your holiday spirit.

Early Concert: 18:30
Doors open: 18:00
Show starts: 18:30
Show ends: 19:45

Late Concert: 20:45
Doors open: 20:15
Show starts: 20:45
Show ends: 22:00