New England Symphonic Ensemble

Event is Live

Presented by MidAmerica Productions

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 7 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Will Kesling conducts the New England Symphonic Ensemble and choir with renditions of classic yuletide favorites alongside refreshing holiday selections from contemporary composers. Completing the evening is John Rutter's Magnificat, led by Cailin Marcel Manson, Artistic Consultant of MidAmerica Productions.

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Student and Senior Discount Tickets Available at the Box Office

Performers

New England Symphonic Ensemble
Will Kesling and Cailin Marcel Manson, Conductors
Sarah Cooper, Soprano
With participating choruses

Program

JOHN RUTTER Magnificat

TRAD. "Sing We Now of Christmas" (arr. Bradley Knight)

TRAD. "Angels We Have Heard On High" (arr. Gary Fry)

TRAD. "Christmas is Coming" (arr. Mack Wilberg)

OLA GJEILO Ecce Novum

CRAIG COURTNEY A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas

TRAD. "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy" (arr. Mack Wilberg)

CACCINI "Alleluia" (arr. Mack Wilberg)

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ "When You Believe"

AXEL CASTRO / DAVID EATON Lux Brumalis (Winter Lights) (World Premiere)

TRAD. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (arr. Bradley Knight)

K. DAVIS Carol of the Drum ("The Little Drummer Boy") (arr. Bradley Knight)

HANDEL "Hallelujah" from Messiah