Music conducted by Richard Hickox. Humperdinck: Overture (Hansel and Gretel). Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas carols. Bridge: Roger de Coverley. Walton: Belshazzar's Feast. Show more

Richard Hickox conducts the BBC NOW.

Humperdinck Overture: Hansel and Gretel

Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols
With Neal Davies (baritone), and the Chamber Choir of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Bridge Christmas Dance: Sir Roger de Coverley

4.15 Walton Belshazzar's Feast
With Bryn Terfel (baritone), London Symphony Chorus. Cor Caerdydd

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Finzl Dies Natalis, Op 8 John
Mark Ainsley (tenor), Corydon Singers and Orchestra/Matthew Best

Honegger Une Cantate de Noel
James Rutherford (baritone), Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Dean Close School Chamber Choir, BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales/Thierry Fischer