Saturday 22 December 2018, 17:00 - 18:00
Basilica of St. Nicholas

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Collegium of the Cappella Nicolai

The Collegium sings beautiful carols, hymns and other fantastic choral works written especially for Christmas by well-known and lesser-known composers, framed by nine readings from the Bible.

Every year this is one of the most popular celebrations of the Amsterdam Basilica and one of the highlights of the musical year. You are most welcome to reflect on Christmas in this way! The church opens its doors at 4.30 pm and it starts at 5 pm. Admission is free, but we highly recommend the door collection.

O come, all ye faithful – arr. David Willcocks
What sweeter music can we bring – Richard Rodney Bennet
Adam lay ybounden – Boris Ord
The Sussex Carol – Ralph Vaughan Williams
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day – arr. David Willcocks
All This Night Shrill Chanticleer – Gerald Finzi
O Magnum Mysterium – Francis Poulenc
Song of Mary – Magnificat “Collegium Regale” – Herbert Howells
Today the Virgin - John Tavener
Quem vidistis, pastors? – Francis Poulenc
Here is the little door – Herbert Howells
Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock
O nata lux de lumine – Morten Lauridsen
Rake! the herald angels sing – Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks