Yokohama Arts Foundation Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall A holy Christmas filled with the pure voices of the pipe organ “Lucy”

[Yokohama Arts Foundation] [Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall] A Holy Christmas Wrapped in the Pure Voices of the Pipe Organ “Lucy” ​
Yokohama Arts Foundation Press Release: September 17, 2025 [Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall] A holy Christmas surrounded by the pure voices of the “Lucy” pipe organ Christmas Pipe Organ Concert 2025 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)
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This approximately one-hour concert is held every Christmas season, allowing you to enjoy the sounds of Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall’s pipe organ, “Lucy.” This year, the internationally acclaimed Oxford Merton College Choir and organist François Clotho from Oxford, England, are visiting Japan. They will bring you British Christmas music. The first half of the program will feature repertoire such as masses, original choir pieces, and organ solos. The second half will feature familiar Christmas songs such as “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” filling Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall with beautiful and solemn sounds. 1. British Christmas Music for Pipe Organ and Choir Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall’s “Christmas Pipe Organ Concert” began in 2006. Some years, you can enjoy the diverse sounds of the pipe organ, which has been described as a “one-man orchestra,” while other years it collaborates with other instruments. This year, we’ll be featuring a choir and organist from the UK. This is the first time in 12 years that this concert series has invited performers from overseas. Enjoy a Christmas concert filled with the exotic atmosphere of a British Christmas music program centered around traditional Christmas hymns. 2. A choir and organist who perform together daily in Oxford are visiting Japan
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14302/1372/14302-1372-95949fdca119af0ce3515fffdcca2060-2000×1333.jpg François Cloth (C)Hugh Warwick The Oxford Merton College Choir, comprised of 30 elite undergraduate and alumni members of Oxford University, has earned international acclaim. The choir’s Music Director, Benjamin Nicholas, will serve as conductor for this performance. Organist François Clotho also regularly works with the choir on worship services, concerts, and other occasions. Look forward to the performance of the choir, conductor, and organist, who have built an intimate relationship. 3. Time set aside to enjoy the Minato Mirai area after the concert Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall’s “Christmas Pipe Organ Concert” is approximately an hour long, starting at 6:00 PM. It’s timed to be perfect for a casual afternoon after work. Another attraction is that after the concert, you can enjoy a stroll around town admiring the illuminations or a meal at a restaurant, allowing you to fully enjoy the Minato Mirai area along with the concert. Enjoy the Minato Mirai district, which shines even more brightly during Christmas, while attending a concert at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall.
Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall’s “Lucy” Pipe Organ
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14302/1372/14302-1372-5d85bb4709cdd94f5ed8ed96882297d9-3000×2250.jpg (C) Hiratateira The pipe organ installed at the front of the main hall’s stage was manufactured by C.B. Fisk in the United States and has a total of 4,632 pipes. In keeping with its brilliant tone, it has been affectionately nicknamed “Lucy,” derived from the Latin word “lux,” meaning “light,” and is the symbol of Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. The design features seagulls, ship’s sails, and Japanese latticework, alluding to Yokohama. Name: Christmas Pipe Organ Concert 2025 François Cloth (Organ) Oxford Merton College Choir Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM (Doors open 5:20 PM, performance ends 7:10 PM) Venue: Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, Main Hall Performers: François Cloth (organ), Oxford Merton College Choir Program: J.S. Bach: Motet “Praise the Lord, All Gentiles” Marcel Dupré: Variations on an Old Noel, Op. 20 (Organ Solo) ~Christmas Carol~ Gustav Holst/Arranged by M. Wilberg: A Cold Wind Blows Adolphe Adam/Arranged by J. Rutter: O Holy Night Traditional Music / Arranged by J. Rutter: Silent Night Price: All seats reserved: 3,000 yen, university students: 2,000 yen, high school students and younger: 1,500 yen. *Preschool children not admitted. Application: Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall Ticket Center ☎045(682)2000 *From October 1, 2025, the hours will be 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding closed days and maintenance days). Organized by Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall (Yokohama Arts Foundation)
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