A SPECIAL experience is in store for the audience at the Meadow House Hospice carol concert on December 18 at 7pm.

They will be treated to the first performance of a new Christmas carol, The Butterfly Carol, which has been commissioned for Meadow House, in the grounds of Ealing Hospital, to mark its 30th anniversary.  

The carol is composed by Jonathan Williams, director of music of Ealing Choral Society, with lyrics based on the poem In December’s Garden by Anna Wordsmith.

The Butterfly Carol has been made possible by donations from individual members and associates of the choral society and will be performed by members at this year’s hospice concert.

Ealing Choral Society has a close association with Meadow House, holding a carol concert in aid of it for more than ten years. The idea for the carol arose from this collaboration.

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Sian Davies, associate specialist at Meadow House, said “It has been an honour and privilege to be a part of the Butterfly Carol’s journey – from exciting idea to poignant, moving and inspiring fulfilment.

“Its beautifully-crafted words and tuneful melody reflect the Hospice Experience - where sadness can interweave with joy and love, strong and transcendent.”  

Sue Clark, chairman of Ealing Choral Society, said “The carol’s name is taken from the symbol of the butterfly in the Meadow House logo and the lyrics reflect the process of emerging transformed by life’s journey.”

To hear the premiere of this new carol, you are invited to the concert at Meadow House.  Admission is free, with mulled wine, mince pies and a raffle after the concert.