Featuring Cantus and The Choir School of Newport County
Newport Classical presents a modern twist on a timeless Christmas tradition with Cantus’s Lessons and Carols for Our Time. The acclaimed low-voice ensemble, known for their trademark warmth and blend, returns to Newport after an enchanting, sold-out performance in 2023. Perfect for families and classical music aficionados alike, this hour-long concert beautifully blends poetry with sacred and secular music by reimagining the beloved Nine Lessons and Carols format made famous by the Choir of King’s College at the University of Cambridge. With a special appearance by the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County, this promises to be a moving holiday experience that celebrates the spirit of the season.
This concert is made possible through Cynthia Sinclair’s generous philanthropic support
of The Choir School of Newport County.
TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
1 PM & 3:30 PM
Tickets On Sale beginning October 7, 2024
PROGRAM
TRADITIONAL Angels We Have Heard on High
(arr. Saunder Choi)
TRADITIONAL Go Tell It on the Mountain
(arr. Reginald Bowens)
KEDROFF Otche Nash
(arr. Vladamir Morosan)
REGNEY/SHAYNE Do You Hear What I Hear?
ALEXANDER NISHIBUN The Oxen
SHERMAN BROTHERS Feed the Birds
HILDEGARD VON BINGEN O frondens virga
(arr. Chris Foss)
BIEBL Ave Maria
Featuring the Choir School of Newport County
-INTERMISSION-
TRADITIONAL Alilo
TRADITIONAL Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
(arr. Cantus)
SARA BEREILLES Love Is Christmas
B.E. BOYKIN O Magnum Mysterium
LINDA KACHELMEIER We Toast the Days
CHRISTIAN ONYEJI Amuworo ayi otu nwa