Work
A Christmas with Carols
for SATB choir, narrator and orchestra
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About
This celebratory work for choir and orchestra consisting of three Christmas 'scenes' brings together arrangements of 15th, 16th and 17th century carols with some of the well-known traditional carols. The audience can be invited to join in with a carols in each section including O Little Town of Bethlehem, The First Nowell and O Come All Ye Faithful.
Contents note
Three scenes
Scene 1: The Annunciation. Three carols.
Scene 2: The Shepherds. Four carols.
Scene 3: The Kings. Three carols.
Text note
Various early texts, Phillip Brookes
Performance history
25 Nov 1995: Performed by Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble (and audience) conducted by Michael Leighton-Jones in Wellington
01 Dec 1996: Performed by Southern Consort of Voices, Southern Chamber Players conducted by Jack Speirs in Marama Hall, Dunedin