Live from St Andrew 's Hall in Norwich, the BBC Singers and the Britten Sinfonia join forces for a concert of Christmas music from Italy, including Respighi's charming depiction of the manger scene and Vivaldi's much-loved Gloria. Presented by Louise Fryer.
BBC Singers, Britten Sinfonia , conductor Nicholas Cleobury
Respighi Trittico Botticelliano ; Laudaper la Nativita del Signore
8.20 Twenty Minutes: On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Cathy Tyson reads John Milton 's potent poem of Christmas.
8.40 Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op 6 No 8 (Christmas Night) Vivaldi Gloria in D, RV589