About this Event
Join Laetare Vocal Ensemble and conductor Dr Róisín Blunnie for a choral celebration of Christmas, featuring the Laetare Christmas Raffle in aid of Focus Ireland.
The concert includes traditional and modern carols, innovative arrangements and seasonal pieces, and the world premiere of Nova! Nova! by Irish composer Laura Sheils.
Programme:
Now May We Singen – Cecilia McDowall
O Nata Lux – Thomas Tallis
O Light of Lights – Harry Escott
Puer Natus – chant
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams
In the Stillness – Sally Beamish
Norwegian Lullaby – Arr. Gunnar Ericsson
The Angel Gabriel – Arr. Susan LaBarr
Noel Nouvelet – Arr. Jean Delors
Nova! Nova! – Laura Sheils *world premiere*
Star of Bethlehem – John Williams
Somewhere in My Memory – John Williams
Only You – Arr. Deke Sharon, Anne Raugh
Once in Royal David’s City – J. Gauntlett, Arr. Keyte/Parratt
Away in A Manger – Arr. Ola Gjeilo
In Dulci Jubilo – Arr. Matthew Culloton
Event venue & nearby stays
Whitefriar Street Church, 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, Ireland