A Candlelight
Christmas

Sat, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm | Music Center at Strathmore
Sun, Dec. 15 at 4pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Sat, Dec. 21 at 1pm and 4pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Sun, Dec. 22 at 8pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 

PROGRAM:

Once in Royal David’s City, H. J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks 

Good King Wenceslas, arr. Alain Trudel

Trilogy for Christmas, arr. Jerry Brukbaker

Peace, My Soul, Ellen Gilson Voth

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Julian Wachner

We Are, Ysaÿe Barnwell

Total Praise, Richard Smallwood, arr. Eugene Rogers and Lee Kesselman

Flourishes, Carlyle Sharpe

Christmas Medley, Chester L. Alwes 

Parranda, arr. Suzzette Ortiz & Diana Sáez

The Dream Isaiah Saw, Glenn L. Rudolph  

Silent Night, Franz Gruber, arr. David Willcocks

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Paul Johnson, arr. J. David Moore

This performance will run 90 minutes with no intermission. Underwrite your favorites here.

About:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, spirit, and unity. Featuring spirited brass, a festive chorus, and extra special guests, this family-friendly concert is among the DC region’s most beloved holiday traditions. Last year’s performances were entirely sold out, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate the season with TWC!

Artists:

Dr. Eugene Rogers, conductor
Suzzette Ortiz, guest artist
Paul Byssainthe Jr., organ and piano
National Capital Brass and Percussion
Side-By-Side High School Ensembles:

  • Alexandria City High School Choir (Dec. 14 and 15)
    Theodore Thorpe III, Director

  • HB Woodlawn High School Chamber Singers (Dec. 21 and 22)
    Bill Podolski, Director

Please Note: Tickets are also available through the respective box offices at the Kennedy Center and Music Center at Strathmore. To explore their ticket inventory (different from our own), visit their websites by following the links above.

 

Suzzette Ortiz

Paul Byssainthe, Jr.

Alexandria City HS Choir

HB Woodlawn High School Chamber Singers