The festive and fabulous Winnipeg Brass Quintet is back with the Winnipeg Singers along with returning organist Wes Elias for this wonderful Christmas celebration! Our joyous concert conducted by Yuri Klaz includes music by Eric Whitacre, Howard Cable and a flurry of festive favourites, plus, our special audience carol singing! We feature two festive works: 'Christmas Joy' by Stephen Chatman along with 'Gloria for 12 Voices' by Giovanni Gabrieli.
Program at a glance (subject to change):
Giovanni Gabrieli – Gloria for 12 voices
Audience sing-along: TBA
Eleanor Daley – The Gabriel’s message
Healey Willan – Hodie
Winnipeg Brass Quintet:
- Christmas Crackers / arr. John Iveson
- Jingle Bells | Deck the Halls
- A Carol Fantasy
- We wish you a Merry Christmas
Giovanni Gabrieli – O Magnum Mysterium
Eric Whitacre – Lux Aurumque
Stephen Chatman – Christmas Joy
Giovanni Gabrieli – Hodie Christus Natus Est
Audience sing-along: David Willcocks – O come, All Ye Faithful
David MacIntyre – Ave Maria
Denis Bédard – Ave Maria
Trontd Kverno – Ave Maris Stella
Winnipeg Brass Quintet:
- I Saw Three Ships / transcribed by Keith Snell
- Do You Hear What I Hear? / arr. G. Pollard
- Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer / Johnny Marks arr. Frackenpohl
- Joy to the World / arr. David Baldwin
Audience sing-along: David Willcocks – Joy to the World
Howard Cable – Twelve Days of Christmas
Single tickets are Adults $30, Senior (65+) $25, 30 and under $15.
Online tickets at Winnipegsingers.com/tickets or McNally Robinson - Grant Park location and 'at the door' on December 8.
Special Student Group rates available for High School and University - arrange and purchase by December 4 - contact info@winnipegsingers.com or 204-944-9100.
Winnipeg Singers ▬ Christmas with BRASS concert is sponsored by Hub International, Pitblado Law, The Winnipeg Foundation and Wawanesa Insurance.
Winnipeg Singers - polishing all the Brass with singing spirits - bright and gay for the holiday season!
