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FINZI & HOLST: CHRISTMAS DAY
Dates & Tickets
Two works frame this program of early 20th century English Christmas music: Gerald Finzi’s In terra pax and Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day. The program also features carol arrangements by John Rutter, Harold Darke, and Holst. Written during a time when composers looked to the past for inspiration, their music pays homage to the English holiday tradition through a rich repertoire that speaks to the heart of the Christmas spirit.
Start your holiday season with a festive program of carols with the Byrd Ensemble and Players!
Program
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O come, o come Emmanuel
Harold Darke
In the bleak midwinter
John Rutter
There is a flower
Rutter
Nativity Carol
Rutter
Somerset Wassail
Gerald Finzi
In terra pax
intermission
Rutter
Love came down at Christmas
Peter Warlock
"Pieds-en-l'air" from Capriol Suite
Warlock
Lullaby my Jesus
Herbert Howells
A Spotless Rose
Rutter
Still, Still, Still
Gustav Holst
Christmas Day
Information
Running Time
1 hour, 29 minutes, includes intermission
Doors Open
30 minutes prior to performance
Artists
Byrd Ensemble & Players
Director
Markdavin Obenza
Soprano
Julia Baker
Ruth Schauble
Christina Siemens
Margaret Obenza
Alto
Teresa Clark
Sarra Sharif Doyle
Joshua Haberman
Willimark Obenza
Tenor
Chad DeMaris
Orrin Doyle
Sam Faustine
David Hendrix
Bass
Ben Harris
Dave Hoffman
Matthew Peterson
Clayton Moser
