A Christmas concert will begin with a torchlit procession.
The Mediaeval Baebes’ Christmas concert is set to begin with a traditional torchlit procession.
This procession, which will take place on Tuesday, December 17, will commence with the ‘Lighting of the Chalice’ ceremony at 6.55pm.
The procession will begin at The Wellington Statue and make its way to Norwich Cathedral, accompanied by music, dance, and grandeur.
The chalice, a key part of many historic customs, represents community and abundance, especially during the short days of winter.
The concert, titled ‘The Ceremony’, promises to celebrate the Christmas spirit, featuring well-known carols, traditional folk songs, tracks from the choir's latest seasonal album, MydWynter, and some of the Mediaeval Baebes’ new compositions.
The Mediaeval Baebes, a renowned female-led early music and folk ensemble from Europe, have released eleven studio albums, bagged an Ivor Novella Award, and received two Emmy nominations.
In 2023, their collaboration with Orbital’s ‘Ringa Ringa’ made it to number six in the album charts.
The concert will also include storytelling that reveals the origins and folklore behind the lyrics, as well as innovative settings of ancient and romantic poetry.
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The choir has previously collaborated with TikTok sensation The Wellermen for their ‘Explorations’ remix album.
The Mediaeval Baebes have also gained recognition for their performance on the BBC serialization ‘The Virgin Queen’, winning an Ivor Novella Award.
The group featured alongside composer Martin Phipps for the TV theme tune of ITV’s hit show ‘Victoria’, bagging a Royal Television Society award.
Tickets for the concert are available at mediaevalbaebes.com, priced at £28.50 each and £13.00 for children.
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