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Concerts

Event 

A Festival of Lessons and Carols
A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 7, 10:40 AM
Alice Millar Chapel
Holiday Concerts

Description

Stephen Alltop, conductor; Michael Henoch, oboe

The Alice Millar Chapel Choir, Northwestern University Philharmonia, and Millar Brass Ensemble are heard in this beloved holiday tradition combining readings and musical gems to portray the Christmas miracle.  The carol settings - from medieval to modern for brass, strings, organ, and choir - include "The Shepherd's Carol" by Bob Chilcott and "O Magnum Mysterium" by Jeff Ens.  Also featured is music by Herbert Howells, John Rutter, and Camille Saint-Saëns plus carol arrangements for strings by Matthew Naughtin.

Admission is a freewill offering.