Christmas around the world

A very special Christmas programme performed at Rivers of Yarrambat, November 27th 2025. Featuring music celebrating the birth of Jesus and the festive season around the world.

PROGRAMME

G.F. Handel (arr. Verlene Schermer) - Joy to the world

Martin Luther/Alexander Hume (arr. Kim Robertson)- Away in a manger/Flow Gently Sweet Afton

Gustav Holst (arr. Claire Swanson)- In the Bleak Mid-Winter

Franz Gruber/J.S. Bach (arr. Megan Reeve)- Silent Night/Prelude from Suite No. 1 BWV 1007

Mykola Leontovych/Bernard Andres (arr. Megan Metheny)- Carol of the Bells/Ribambelle No. 5

Traditional (arr. Ank van Campen)- Variations on a Welsh Carol

Traditional (arr. Nigel Springthorpe)- Kentucky Carol

William James (arr. by Jason Reeve)- The Silver Stars are in the Sky

Tony Robinson and Amanda Whiting- The Elf Factory

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The Music of Jane Austen

Jane Austen loved music, and had a harp player in her family! In a special concert to celebrate 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth, Megan will be playing a special concert at Rivers of Yarrambat, Thursday 28th August at 10am.

PROGRAMME

F.J. Naderman- Sonata No.3

R.Burbidge- A Favourite Melody by Mozart with variations (from Cassandra Austen’s Music Manuscript Book)

Traditional- The Lea Rig (melody found in Jane Austen’s Juvenile Songs and Lessons music book)

Dances from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ 1995.

Dario Marinelli- Dawn from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ 2005

Jeremy Sams- Theme from ‘Persuasion’ 2007

Patrick Doyle- My Father’s Favourite and The Dreame from ‘Sense and Sensibility’ 1995

Rachel Portman- ‘Emma’ 1996

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