Ottery’s annual Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday 13th December in the beautiful Parish Church with its wonderful acoustics – the perfect opening for Christmas celebrations.

This year the main choral work will be Dvořák’s Mass in D. While being famous for composing many symphonies (including the popular “From the New World” ) and concertos, Dvořák is possibly less well-known as a composer of oratorios and this beautiful Mass. The choir will be accompanied by organist, Andrew Carter and the Society Orchestra, led by Sarah Greinig. The orchestra will also be playing Haydn’s Symphony No 50.

You will have the opportunity to join the choir in a selection of traditional carols as usual, and the choir will perform some less well-known carols for you to enjoy. These will include John Rutter’s new carol “Christ is the Morning Star”.

At the end of the concert you will be able to join us in a festive glass of wine or soft drink, and a Christmas mince pie (all included in the price of your ticket). A retiring collection will be taken for Hospiscare.

Wine and mince pies after the concert, included in ticket price.

Tickets are available from Tourist Information in Broad Street, Ottery St. Mary (telephone 01404 813964) or from Society members. Adults £10.50 Children £4.50