Music by Bach (Cantata 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme) and Handel (selections from Part I of Messiah) for the Advent and Christmas season performed by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir. Soloists include Barbara Ruzsics (soprano), David Lee (tenor) and Jonne Quint (bass). Admission is free with a retiring collection.
On Wednesday 10 December, hundreds of school children from our diocesan schools and their teachers will attend the Advent Services prepared especially for them, with two performances at 10:15am and 1:30pm. Those taking part as actors, musicians and technicians are all members of the cathedral staff and community under the direction of producer Claire Hanlon, […]
A Celebration of Christmas returns this year on Saturday 13 December with a night of musical cheer, guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit. Join the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and some very special guests for what promises to be a magical event for all the family. Sing along to classic carols, enjoy traditional readings and […]
The cathedral choristers sing Benjamin Britten’s famous carol sequence, ‘A Ceremony of Carols’, followed by a rare performance of Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, with special guest Elizabeth McNulty (harp) and soloists Barbara Ruzsics (soprano), Annamarie (mezzo soprano) Danny Townley (alto), David Lee (tenor) and Stuart O’Hara (baritone). Admission free, retiring collection.
Join the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and clergy for a mix of seasonal music, readings and congregational carols. Immediately following the Carol Service, there will be a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s monumental organ work La Nativité du Seigneur given by Cathedral Organist, Richard Lea. In composing the nine meditations, Messiaen was inspired by the Nativity narrative, […]
Our atmospheric first service of the Christmas season begins with an extended procession accompanied by the singing of the 15th-century song of the Nuns of Chester Qui creavit cælum. The solo treble intones ‘Once in royal David’s city’ before the singing of the psalmody. The service concludes at the crib with the communal singing of […]
Join us for the traditional First Mass of Christmas. A special celebration for children, families, and all to enjoy.
A congregation of over 2000 gathers in the stillness of the night to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Mass is led by the Most Rev John Sherington, Archbishop of Liverpool. The choir sings Widor’s Messe à deux chœurs et deux orgues alongside the luscious harmonies of Morten Lauridsen’s O magnum mysterium and the […]
A warm welcome awaits all visitors as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. All are welcome to attend.
Celebrate the birth of Christ in the intimate surroundings of the Lutyens Crypt Chapel. All are welcome to attend. The entrance to the Crypt Chapel is located on Mount Pleasant. To access the Chapel from the Cathedral follow the road round to your right, past the car park and towards the University Clock Tower. The Chapel […]
