Central Ohio’s premier professional chamber choir performs a collection of lullabies that reflect the conflicting emotions experienced by those kneeling at the manger. Selections contemplate wonder, surprise, tenderness, but also the anxiety of a young mother warned of the suffering she and her son will bear. Programming includes Francis Poulenc’s renowned Four Christmas Motets (a December “must-hear” since their composition in 1952), carols in Spanish, and audience favorites. 

PROGRAM

At the Manger
Here is the Little Door – Herbert Howells
The Song of Mary at the Manger – Richard Dirksen                                                   
A la Nanita Nana – arr. Norman Luboff                                                                        
Catalonian Carol – arr. Dale Warland                                              

Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël – Francis Poulenc 
   O magnum mysterium
   Quem vidistis pastores
   Videntes stellam
   Hodie Christus natus est

INTERMISSION

Tidings of Joy
Joys Seven – arr. Stephen Cleobury 
Gesù Bambino – Pietro Yon 
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen – arr. David Willcocks | SING ALONG

Carols and Lullabies for the Christmas
Wassail Song – arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams 
Niño Lindo – arr. Julian Wachner
Now the Holly Bears a Berry – Stephen Caracciolo 
Lullaby on Christmas Eve – F. Melius Christiansen 
What Sweeter Musick – William Bradley Roberts 
Deck the Hall – arr. John Rutter 

LancasterChorale has established its role as a vital force in choral music through the performance of diverse and demanding literature. Engaging the region’s leading professional vocal artists, the ensemble garners high praise for its beauty of tone, musical integrity, and remarkable blend. 

Dr. Stephen Caracciolo is a professional conductor recognized for his passionate artistry with choral ensembles and as a composer of choral music whose published works are performed regularly throughout the United States. Dr. Caracciolo also serves as the newly appointed Chorus Director of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

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