Joanna Cooke, Soprano, delighted the audience with three pieces, including the Doll Song, from the Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach, in which she sang the part of a wind up doll.  It was our Musical Director, James, who came to the rescue on two occasions during the song when she needed rewinding!

In the second half Charis Tai gave an accomplished performance of Chopin’s Nocturne Opus 49 No.1.  Charis, who is studying for her GCSEs, is the current holder of the Edgbaston High School Musician of the Year Award.

Charles Matthews and Gemini Brass also had the opportunity to showcase their talents, each playing two pieces.

And last, but not least, the audience joined in enthusiastically with three popular carols, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and Joy to the World.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity representative, Jay Spragg

addressed the audience in the second half, highlighting the charity's Lifting and Soothing Spirits project, a much-valued and important service provided by the Hospital’s Chaplaincy team to support patients, families and staff with their spiritual and/or religious wellbeing.

The joint choirs dedicated their next song, Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven, to the children, families and staff at the hospital.

We are delighted to report that the charity raised a fantastic £1,293.55.