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Welcome Yule: Mother & Child (Manhattan)

  • St. Paul the Apostle 405 West 59th Street New York, NY, 10023 United States (map)

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The Dessoff Choirs ushers in the winter solstice with a concert of seasonal repertoire and contemporary arrangements of carols. Mother and Child celebrates the miracle of childbirth. It also celebrates Mary in her universal aspect as mother of all Prophets, and co-redemptress with Christ. Welcome Yule is the perfect way to shepherd you into the holiday spirit.

PROGRAM

Carol: O come all ye faithful

Verbum Caro factus est

Loquebantur

Regina caeli

Carol: Hark the herald angels sing

Coventry Carol

Go tell it on the Mountain

Mother and Child (2002)

Carol: Silent night

Hallelujah from Messiah

John Francis Wade (1711-1786)

Arr. David Willcocks (b. 1919-2015)

Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612)

Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)

Vicente Lusitano (1520-1561)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

arr. Daniel Fortune

Gregg Smith (1931-2016)

Evelyn Currenton Smith (1953-)

John Tavener (1944-2013)

Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863)

George Friderick Handel (1685-1759)


A note to our community regarding COVID-19

We are so excited to be able to welcome our audience back to in-person performances! The safety of our community is our number one priority and we have therefore implemented the following COVID-19 related safety protocols for all 22-23 Dessoff performances:

-Proof of vaccination is required for entry and will be confirmed at the door of the venue upon arrival, so please remember to bring your vaccination card or NY State Excelsior Pass.

-Masks are required for the entire duration of all Dessoff events for all members of the audience. Performers will not be masked. 

There are absolutely NO exceptions to any of these rules. 

Earlier Event: December 2
Messiah Sing
Later Event: December 11
Welcome Yule: Mother & Child (Brooklyn)