The ideal confluence of nostalgic and new for your holiday arts imbibing.
– Pioneer Press
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. In Three Tales of Christmas, Cantus reimagines beloved stories through familiar carols alongside new holiday classics. Featuring narrated passages from such classic holiday tales as A Christmas Carol, Three Tales of Christmas reminds us of the meaning and joy of the season with fresh perspective and just the right amount of nostalgia.
PROGRAM
Love, the God Eternal –– Chris Foss
Silver Bells –– Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Christmas Don’t Be Late –– Ross Bagdasarian
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose) –– arr. Cantus
O Frondens Virga –– Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Chris Foss
Feed the Birds –– Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman
Serumpun Padi –– Ibu Sud, arr. Hendra Agustian
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas –– Hugh Martin
The Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a –– Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
I. Miniature Overture –– arr. Jacob Christopher
II. Danses caractéristiques
a. Marche –– arr. Jacob Christopher
b. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy –– arr. Chris Foss
c. Russian Dance –– arr. Chris Foss
d. Arabian Dance –– arr. Alberto de la Paz
e. Chinese Dance –– arr. Alberto de la Paz
f. Reed-Flutes –– arr. Samuel Green
III. Waltz of the Flowers –– arr. Chris Foss
INTERMISSION
O Babe Born Bare –– John Duggan
O Little Town of Bethlehem –– Kenneth Jennings
Nowel –– Randall Thompson
The Boar’s Head Carol –– arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
It’s Strange About Stars… –– Melissa Dunphy
Walking in the Air –– Howard Blake
Nunc Dimittis –– Adam Jacob Simon
Be Like the Bird –– Abbie Betinis
Auld Lang Syne –– arr. Timothy C. Takach
Members of Cantus to lead vocal clinics for area choirs. Date, location and time TBA.
