A Candlelight Christmas

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

 

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.

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

 

Suzzette Ortiz

Paul Byssainthe, Jr.

Alexandria City HS Choir

HB Woodlawn High School Chamber Singers