Christmas carol concerts and choirs in London

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Messiah II

Kings Place, Mon Dec 22

John Lubbock conducts the Orchestra of St John’s but not at its home base. He has a talented quartet of rising soloists to work with.

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Messiah III

St John’s Smith Square, Tue Dec 23

Stephen Layton, Polyphony and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment offer an intimate rendition with period instruments.

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Come and Sing with John Rutter

Kings Place, Sat Dec 20

Carols and seasonal favourites, plus a non-singalong performance of Fauré’s Requiem.

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Christmas Carol Singalong

Royal Albert Hall, Dec 20 & 23

Bring along your best voice. The London Concert Chorus and Orchestra will paper over any rough spots.

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Christmas with the English Chamber Choir

St Martin-in-the-Fields, Sun Dec 21

Join in for seasonal favourites, including White Christmas, Jingle Bells and Once in Royal David’s City.

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Carols by Candlelight

Royal Albert Hall, Dec 20-21, 23-24

More singalongs, plus the Mozart Festival Chorus and Orchestra with Handel, Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi.

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Christmas in the City

Barbican Hall, Sun Dec 21

With help from the Royal Philharmonic brass ensemble, the City of London Choir offers carols, seasonal hits and a singalong.

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