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SUMMARY:Virtual Christmas Concert ~ Opening Up Our Hearts: Music and Inspiration of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Take this time to treat yourself to the sounds of this joyous season ~\nComplete your FREE Virtual Registration below to receive reminders and the viewing information for the performance!\n \n                                                                                            \nFeaturing members of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem and  The Bel Canto Youth Chorus \n \n\nSoloists:\nNola Richardson\, soprano\nMeg Bragle\,mezzo-soprano\nLawrence Jones\, tenor\nDavid Newman\, bass-baritone \nLane Conklin McCord\, tenor (Go Tell It on the Mountain) \nRobin Kani\, flute\nElizabeth Field\, violin\nLoretta O’Sullivan\, cello\nNobuo Kitagawa\, oboe d’amore\nStephen Groat\, string bass\nChuck Holdeman\, bassoon \nGreg Funfgeld\, organ and piano\nBryan Holten\, keyboard \n  \nCLICK HERE to view the complete program for the concert online. \nCLICK HERE to access a printable PDF of the program. \nIn 1984\, newly appointed Artistic Director and Conductor Greg Funfgeld inaugurated the Christmas concert. He told the Board the choir members were experienced\, fine singers\, and they wanted to rehearse more music\, rather than spend a full year preparing for the Festival.  He proposed a Christmas concert\, which has taken place every year since. \nWe dearly wish we could gather together to present the music and inspiration of Christmas. But for now\, let’s all “open our shut up hearts” to share this beautiful season online. It’s our wish that this year’s Christmas concert offers you joy and comfort\, and a holiday filled with peace and hope. \nRecorded outdoors in Nazareth and in Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem\, the concert features members of The Bach Choir\, Bach Festival Orchestra and our Bel Canto Youth Chorus\, offering seasonal selections from Bach and other composers\, along with poetry and sacred texts expressing the beauty of the season. \nNote: recorded following Bach Choir COVID-19 protocol. \nAmong the selections:  \nJ.S. Bach: Arias from the Christmas Oratorio\nRobert Parsons: Ave Maria \nGerald Finzi: from Dies Natalis (Day of Birth) – V. The Salutation\nMax Reger: The Virgin’s Slumber Song\nAdolphe Adam: O Holy Night\nSpiritual arranged by Paul Sjolund: Go Tell It on the Mountain\nFranz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night\nTraditional Gospel Melody: Up Above My Head | Bel Canto Youth Chorus\n \n\n“Christmas isn’t Christmas until The Choir sings ‘Silent Night’ with soprano descant and Greg says\, “Merry Christmas\, everybody!”   David Umla\, Choir member \n\nweeks-28-1days0-2hours0-9minutes-4-1seconds-5-6\n \nPremiere TIME: 4pm \nPremiere DATE: Sunday\, December 13\, 2020 \nWHERE: ONLINE via You Tube \nOur Holiday Request:   \nAt this festive time of year\, will you add The Choir to your gift list?  \nWe are thankful for the technology that allows us to present this concert online\, as our Christmas greeting  to everyone. And while technology makes this convenient and accessible for most\, the production – like all our virtual concerts – is an expense for the Choir. \nContributions of any amount will help us offset the costs of this concert\, including the fees for the Orchestra and the video production.  We hope we can count on your support as we continue to produce our music virtually for your enjoyment. \nComplete your FREE Virtual Registration below; we’ll send you reminders and links  for the performance!\nPLEASE NOTE:\n “Reminder” paper tickets will not be mailed after December 8.  All registrants will get a link prior to the premiere.  Should you have any questions about viewing the concert\, please email Mike DeCrosta or Renee James \nWant to support the Choir with a gift?  You may also make a donation when you register. \nIf you’re unable to attend but would like to support the concert with a gift this year\, click the button below and then choose a donation level – Shepherd\,  King\,  Angel or Star of Bethlehem – or make a donation in any amount – and complete your transaction. \nI’ll give a gift to the Choir! \n– Or –  \nText 4Bach to 44-321 \nThank you! \n\nShare This:
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