Stories of Christmas | Newbury Chamber Choir

Brighter than the Sun is a medley on the theme of the Annunciation - when the Angel appeared to Mary telling her she would give birth to Jesus. The subject of many an Old Master painting, it is here represented by a suite of medieval carols and scenes from the Mystery Plays. The Christmas Story is Schütz’s much-loved work, here rendered into the timeless English of the King James Bible to make the narrative accessible for all. Featuring angels, shepherds, wise men and Herod, no music delivers the Christmas message more colourfully or joyfully.