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, DirectorHB 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