Bach to Britten by Candlelight
12th December 2026, 3pm and 6:30pm
Ballroom, Waterperry House
PERFORMERS
FAQs
By candlelight in the Ballroom, the Waterperry Opera Festival Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Bertie Baigent, brings together Britten's Ceremony of Carols, Bach motets and more in two intimate performances. Wine and mince pies are served in the interval, making this a truly immersive evening of festive choral music in one of Waterperry's most atmospheric spaces.
Credits
Music by J.S. Bach, Thomas Tallis, Benjamin Britten, Elizabeth Maconchy and Elizabeth Poston.
Timings
Performances at 3pm and 6.30pm. Approx. running time 1 hours 45 mins including a 20 minute interval.
Booking Dates
Priority Booking: 29 September
General Booking: 6 October
Tickets
Tickets start at £65, with a small booking fee.
Under 35s Tickets at £25. NHS/Blue Light Card Holder Tickets at £25.
Performers
The Waterperry Opera Festival Vocal Ensemble.
Conducted by Bertie Baigent.
Programme
Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
Der Geist hilft unser
Schwachheit auf, BWV 226
Videte miraculum
Singet dem Herrn ein
neues Lied, BWV 225
A Hymn to the Virgin
There is no rose of such virtue
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
A Ceremony of Carols
J. S. Bach
Thomas Tallis
J. S. Bach
Benjamin Britten
Elizabeth Maconchy
Elizabeth Poston
Benjamin Britten
FAQs
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Bach to Britten will run for approximately 1 hour 45 mins including a 20 minute interval.
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In the Ballroom of Waterperry House.
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The Ballroom is fully accessible via a lift.