Nine Lessons and Carols – Christmas with Chamber Choir Ireland


St Thomas' Parish Church, Eglantine Ave, Belfast

17 December 2016

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

18 December 2016


Programme

arr. Paul HillierO come all ye faithful
Howard SkemptonAdam lay ybounden
arr. Paul HillierGaudete! Christus est natus
arr. Paul HillierJoy to the world
arr. Paul HillierAway in a manger to tune of Afton Water
arr. Paul HillierO come, O come Emmanuel
arr. Paul HillierEs ist ein Ros entsprungen
PraetoriusPuer natus in Bethlehem
arr. Paul HillierThere is no rose
Gordon CrosseLaetabundus
arr. Paul HillierHeissa-Buama
arr. Paul HillierGesù bambin l’è nato
arr. Paul HillierPersonent Hodie
Éamonn Ó GallchobhairAn Teitheadh go hÉigypt
arr. Paul HillierThe Cherry Tree Carol
arr. Paul HillierBehold a silly tender babe
arr. Paul HillierDing dong merrily on high

Join Chamber Choir Ireland this December for Nine Lessons and Carols, a very special concert featuring a selection of festive classics interspersed with traditional readings in the glorious surrounds of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin and St Thomas’ Church Belfast. The Nine Lessons service was formalised in 1880 and has continued as a Christmas tradition ever since. Chamber Choir Ireland’s Artistic Director Paul Hillier has arranged a selection of traditional and not so traditional carols, for this year’s concert, which are complemented by additional works from Skempton, Praetorious, Crosse and Ó Gallchobhair. Chamber Choir Ireland’s annual Christmas performance is a festive highlight for many and is the perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season with loved ones. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment!