Cantus at the Mansion: Songs of the Season

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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
TRAD Angels, We Have Heard on High
(arr. Saunder Choi)
Lesson: “Solstice” by W.S. Merwin
B.E. BOYKIN O Magnum Mysterium
Lesson: “Talking to the Sun” by Joy Harjo
GLORIA SHAYNE Do You Hear What I Hear?
(arr. Chris Foss)
Lesson: “Ode to My Hearing Aids” by Camisha L. Jones
TRADGo Tell It On the Mountain  
(arr. Reginald Bowens)
Lesson: “Things You’ve Never Seen” by Fady Joudah
VELJO TORMIS Vastlalaulud (Shrovetide Songs)
III. Liulaskmise-laud (Sledding Song)
Lesson: “Chrismtas Eve: My Mother Dressing” by Toi Derricotte
FRANZ BIEBL Ave Maria
Lesson: “What Is Sacred” by Lee Herrick
TRAD Es ist ein Ros entspringen (Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming)
(arr. Michael Praetorius and Alexander Nishibun)
TRAD Alilo (Allelujah)
Lesson: “Wildpeace” by Yehuda Amichai
RICHARD & ROBERT SHERMAN Feed the Birds
Lesson: “Notation” by Chris Santiago
SARA BAREILLES Love Is Christmas
CHRISTIAN ONYEJI Amuworo ayi otu nwa (For unto us a child is born)
Lesson: “Model-Train Display at Christmas in a Shopping Mall Food Court” by James Arthur
LINDA KACHELMEIER We Toast the Days

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The “engaging” (New Yorker)  men’s vocal ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.  The Washington Post  has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making.

Commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899, architect Stanford White modeled Rosecliff after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. After the house was completed in 1902, at a reported cost of $2.5 million, Mrs. Oelrichs hosted fabulous entertainments here, including a fairy tale dinner and a party featuring famed magician Harry Houdini.

Free parking is available at the venue, including handicap spaces. Rosecliff is partially accessible with elevator in service.

Learn more about Rosecliff here.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the concert.

No - this is a one-hour performance, without intermission.

We regret that there are no refunds or cancellations.

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