The Wonder of Christmas

This year’s Christmas Concert was entitled ‘The Wonder of Christmas’ and was a fitting way to get in to the Christmas spirit.

The accompanist for today’s concert was the very able John Porter and the songs were a selection of old favourites as well as some well-loved Christmas carols.  The audience were encouraged to join in by the compere who linked everything together and words included (on an additional sheet) within the programme for 3 of the numbers.

I particular enjoyed the Choirs rendition of The Christmas Medley (Jingle Bells, Good King Wencelas & Deck The Hall), O Holy Night, Walking in the Air and also the very nice selection of solo numbers.  Also a beautiful version of Pie Jesu by Margaret & Dianne. The highlight of the afternoon for me was, the excellent comedy monologue “ The Twelve Days of Christmas” written by John Julius Norwich, that was well performed by Manina, followed by the Choir singing ‘The Twelve Days After Christmas’.

All in all this was a very enjoyable concert brought together with the dedication of the Musical Director, Dianne, my first visiting this Society and I look forward to seeing many more.

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