Classical Christmas: Bethany Lutheran Church

Celebrate a Classical Christmas this season at Bethany Lutheran Church with the Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver.

Artistic director Laura Schulkind and harpist Hillary Schefter welcome pianist Grace Christus, flutist Christina Krayer and soprano Kali Paguirigan in an afternoon of holiday selections from around the world:

trad. (Venezuela) / Silent Night & La Jornada (Grace Christus, piano & Kali Paguirigan, soprano)
Loreena McKennitt / Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (Laura Schulkind & Christina Krayer, flutes & Hillary Schefter, harp)
trad. / What Child Is This?
Johann Sebastian Bach / Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Johannes Brahms / Zwei Gesänge: Gestillte Schnsucht & Geistliches Wiegenlied (Grace Christus, piano; Christina Krayer, flute & Kali Paguirigan, soprano)
trad. (Uganda/Nigeria) / He Was Born in a Manger (Grace Christus, piano)
Franz Schubert / Ave Maria (Grace Christus, piano & Kali Paguirigan, soprano)
trad. (Chechnya) / There Was a Path (Grace Christus, piano)
Mateo Flecha el Viejo / Riu, Riu Chiu (Laura Schulkind & Christina Krayer, flutes; Hillary Schefter, harp; Grace Christus, piano & Kali Paguirigan, soprano)
various / Sevivon, Shlof Mein Kind, Light the Legend & Ocho Kandelikas (Laura Schulkind & Christina Krayer, flutes and piccolo & Grace Christus, piano)
trad. (Ukraine) / In the Midst of a Dark Night (Grace Christus, piano)
Johann Sebastian Bach / Christmas Oratorio: Schlafe, mein Liebster (Grace Christus, piano; Laura Schulkind, flute & Kali Paguirigan, soprano)
Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky / The Nutcracker: Trepak Dance, Dance of the Reed & Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Laura Schulkind & Christina Krayer, flutes & Hillary Schefter, harp)

General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the venue on the afternoon of performance.

The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver extends its sincere appreciation to pianist Julie Plouffe and flutist Katy Wherry for their service with the ensemble and wishes them the best with their ensemble WillowBark Duo.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA), 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, United States