Singing angels, baffled shepherds, the devil shooting up into the air like a rocket – I Fagiolini is a choir that knows how to put on a show, and their Christmas concert is no exception. In baroque Naples, angels dance the tarantella; over in Spain, guitars strum, castanets snap, and the celebrations start to get spicy. Meanwhile, Bach knocks at heaven’s door, Monteverdi sets toes-a-tapping, and if none of this is what you expect from a baroque choral Christmas, trust us – it’s very much business as usual for I Fagiolini! An unusual but (very) joyful festive romp from world-class singers at the absolute peak of their game.

J. S. Bach Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 61
Monteverdi Beatus vir
Byrd Lullaby
Handel Pifa Symphony from Messiah
Cristofaro Caresana La Tarantella
Juan Francés de Iribarren Xacara de Navidad!

Rory Carver tenor

I Fagiolini
Robert Hollingworth director