This year, the Cheltenham College Carol Service took place in Gloucester Cathedral. It was a very special event, and the location made for a wonderful venue.

Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 1st movement – F. Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 ‘Organ Symphony’ Finale – C. Saint-Saëns
Mr Pirttijarvi – Conductor, Hayden (Upper Sixth, Ch) – Violin, Mr Ffinch – Organ, Cheltenham College Symphony Orchestra

The College and Chamber Choirs performed:
Matin Responsory – Music adapted from G.P. da Palestrina (1525-94)
Adam lay ybounden – Boris Ord
For unto us a child is born – G.F. Handel
Star Carol – John Rutter
O Holy Night – Adolphe Charles Adam arr: John Rutter
O magnum mysterium – Morten Lauridsen
As well as Christmas carols.

Highlights of the event are available to watch below.