Hearth & Fire

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Saturday, December 12th, 2015
7:30 Sat 2:30 Sun

Rejoice in the Christmas season with the ladies of Encore! Women's Choir as they present varied choral music ranging from the devotional to the satirical. Enjoy contemporary carols, folk carols, and "rockin" carols, under the skillful direction of Christine Dandy.

The program caters to all musical tastes, including sing-alongs to keep the audience involved. Delight in the beautiful English "Sussex Carol" and Coventry Carol" as well as the Appalachian "The Gift to Be Simple", the Canadian "Huron Carol", and the spirituals "When the Song of the Angels is Stilled" and "He Came Down That We Might Have Love." Also featured will be the haunting "Ubi Caritas" by Norwegian contemporary composer Ola Gjeilo.

Soothing lullabies and "hearth songs" will complete the program, with a medley of "Five Favourite Holiday Songs" crowning the concert. Prepare to be amazed by the talent of two of the choir's first sopranos, Heather MacGregor and Ann Yelland as they perform the beautiful "Flower Duet" from the opera Lakme by Leo Delibes.

The audience will also be treated to snippets from the upcoming production of "Ann of Green Gables" by South Island Musical Theatre Society. A "sneak peek" at Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors" will be provided by boy soprano Reuben Broadway and tenor soloist Ted Rhodes. The Cowichan Symphony Society's production of this one-act Christmas opera will be staged at the beginning of the New Year.

Mark your calendars and plan on celebrating the many faces of Christmas with Encore! their accompanist Rykie Avenant. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 from choir members, through PayPal at www.encorewomenschoir.com or by calling 250-715-1568