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The Christmas Concert

For many audience members, musica intima's annual Christmas Concert becomes the artistic highlight of their holiday season. This year, the ensemble brings to life the wonder and joy of the Christmas story with classic and new carols from around the globe. Hear Stravinsky's Ave Maria and Lauridsen's O magnum mysterium alongside carols from the Old and New Worlds, including music from Spain, Mexico, and Canada.
Please note: The Sunday, December 12 concert at Evergreen Cultural Centre (Coquitlam) will feature a Tea & Talk at 2:15 PM.

Programme Details

Title Composer
Rise up Shepherd and FollowTrad. American, arr. Michael Murray
All and SomeJohn Byrt (b. 1939)
A Hymn to the VirginBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Ave MariaIgor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Dans les ombres de la nuitPeter Mathews (b. 1944)
Winter SolsticeRodney Sharman (b.1958)
Christmas HymnGabriel Jackson (b. 1962)
O magnum mysteriumMorten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
Christus vincitJames MacMillan (b. 1959)
Bereden väg för HerranKarl Sporr (1916-1947), arr. Margareta Jalkeus
Es ist das Heil uns kommen herJohannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Gabriel’s MessageBasque carol, arr. Jonathan Rathbone
Pat-a-PanBurgundian carol, arr. Jonathan Quick
Ce matin je rencontré le trainGeorges Bizet (1838-1875), arr. Michael Murray
Berger, secoue ton sommeil profondBesançon carol, arr. Katherine Goheen
Cancion de NavidadCarlos Guastavino (1912-2000)
Un flambeau!Attr. Nicolas Saboly, arr. Derrick Christian
Hacia Belen va un borricoTraditional Mexican carol, arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw