Musical Events in Dorchester Abbey

Thursday 9^th December 7.30pm: Elinor Carter Christmas Songs

Local mezzo-soprano Elinor Carter will bring you a bit of Christmas sparkle in the more intimate Shrine Chapel of Dorchester Abbey. She and pianist Muriel Phillips will perform seasonal favourites such as "In the Bleak Midwinter", "Oh Holy Night" and "I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas", and there will be opportunity for audience participation! Tickets are £15 (£10 children/students) to include a glass of mulled wine or fruit juice and a mince pie and should be booked in advance by contacting Elinor on 07711 319444 or elinormezzo@gmail.com

Saturday 11^th December  7.00pm OSJ Concert

Britten Ceremony of Carols: Celebrate the festive season with Britten’s vibrant Ceremony of Carols, alongside all your favourite festive songs. Tickets £15 to £20 from www.osj.org.uk

Wednesday 15^th December 7.00pm Beautiful Star

Have you ever stood in the mountains, no city lights around, looking up, seeing all these stars above you? It's very impressive and it may be that this experience has made many generations before us turn to the stars for company, support or guidance. Every year at Christmas we take the tale of the Star of Bethlehem for granted. The story tells us that it led the three wise men to the birthplace of Jesus. Astronomically speaking it has caused quite a lot of controversy amongst historians and scientists - so we thought we'd just tell its story through music. With Susanne Mecklenburg – voice, William Hancox – piano, Sophie Hebden – oboe and Michael Eisinger – viola. Donations.

Saturday 18^th December 7pm: OSJ Handel Messiah

Hallelujah, it’s time for Handel’s Messiah! Don’t miss this festive favourite, featuring the fabulous Hannah Fraser-Mackenzie, Charlie Tetley, Xavier Hetherington and Frazer Scott as soloists Tickets £15 to £20 from www.osj.org.uk

Friday 31^st December 6pm OSJ New Years Eve Concert

See in the New Year with us at Dorchester Abbey with a selection of joyful overtures and dances. From all-time favourites such as Strauss’ Blue Danube to lesser known gems such as Änderson’s The Typewriter, you’ll be whistling these tunes into 2022! Tickets £15 to £20 from www.osj.org.uk