About this Event
Share a stunning Scandinavian tradition of Carols performed by a cello choir of 12CELLOS to candlelight in the quaint Nack Theater Frisco.
*Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of mulled wine
Texas Cellos, NORDIC XMAS
FOLKSONGS & CAROLS
Jingle Bells: Arr Christoph Ingelbrink
The 12 in Bossa-nova: Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann
Moonlight Serenade: Glenn Miller /Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann
Fleur de Paris: Maurice Vandair / Henri Bourtaye
Kōjō no Tsuki Rentaro ( Japaneese Folksong): Taki / arr. Shigeaki Saegusa
Experience: Ludovico Einaudi
Day One (Interstellar Theme): Hans Zimmer
Moon River: Arr. Jacob Collier
World O World: Jacob Collier /Arr. Kian Soltani
Mas que nada: Jorge Ben Jor / Arr Valter Dešpalj
The Pink Panther: Henry Mancini/ Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann
Somewhere over the Rainbow: Harold Arlen/ Arr. Shaw
Waltz No 2: Shostakovich: /Arr. Riniker
Stringle Bells Samba: Joshua Davis
Silent Night: Franz Gruber /Arr. Helmut Eder
Auld Lang Syne: Traditional /Arr. Johnstone
Texas Cellos return to ST JOSEPH'S HALLE to perform a candlelit Traditional Nordic (cello) Choir representing a stunning Scandinavian tradition for St Lucia's Day.
‘Cellists are a unique bunch, with a shared love for sound, expression, and friendship in music making.’
The Texas Cellos have joined the ranks of a beloved institution in Texan musical life. Its exceptional tonal and virtuosic qualities soon took concert audiences by storm, and now the Texas Cellos enjoy a remarkable following, selling out at every concert they have given.
Whether they’re playing classics from baroque to modern, jazz, tango, movie tunes, or avant-garde, listeners are invariably fascinated by the wide range of unique and intoxicating timbres that these cellos can produce, and their mixture of seriousness and humor, of depth and lightness, appeals to audiences of all ages.
Texas Cellos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and gives back to the community by inspiring and cultivating excellence in youth through music education, ensemble building, and through performance opportunities.
What is St Lucia's Day and how did it come about?
St Lucia's Day (or Sankta Lucia) commemorates St Lucia, a young Christian martyr who died for her faith. According to the legends, St Lucia would secretly bring food to the Christians hiding in Roman catacombs under the city. She would light her way with candles held in a wreath on her head so she could have both hands free to carry things, while singing so they could regognize her as a friend.
How is St Lucia's Day celebrated?
The day is celebrated with a childrens choir singing carols to candlelight, and washed down with glögg/gløgg ( hot mulled wine)
The celebration day is actually December 13th and coincides with the Winter Solstice of the old "Julian" pagan calendar. The Winter Solstice gives breath to the thoughts of longer days ahead with the return of light and new life in winter.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Joseph's Halle, 212 West San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg, United States
USD 45.89
