St Albans Choral Society's 2025 Christmas Concert, ‘Follow the Star - Journeying with the Three Kings' took place in the beautifully renovated St Peter’s Church, with our new music director Charlie Perry conducting.

The sell-out audience joined us on a musical journey with the Three Kings to the manger. This festive concert provided a new perspective on the Christmas story - the scale of the Magi’s pilgrimage; the anticipation and excitement for what they’ll find in Bethlehem; and the celebration and reverence on their arrival.

St Albans Choral Society sang a wide variety of carols including favourites by Rutter, MacMillan and Lauridsen. In addition, there were more contemporary works by Anna Disley-Simpson, James Whitbourn and Sally Beamish, together with some seasonal readings and a chance for ther audience to join in with congregational favourites.

In addition to our favourite carols, the choir programme included:

James MacMillan – O Radiant Dawn 
James Whitbourn – The Magi’s Dream
John Rutter – Star Carol 
Cecilia McDowall – A Heavenly Song 
Morten Lauridsen – O Magnum Mysterium
Sally Beamish – In the Stillness