Winter Harp 2014 (Victoria)

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Friday, December 12th, 2014
7:30 PM

One of Vancouver Island’s most beloved holiday concerts, the magic that is Winter Harp, celebrates its 21st anniversary with a concert Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall.

More than a concert, Winter Harp is a sensory experience renowned for awe-inspiring performances, sold-out houses, standing ovations and rave reviews.

Over the past 21 years, Winter Harp has become famous for its soul-stirring rendition of carols and its unique combination of harps, flutes, rare medieval instruments, percussion, poetry and song.

The musicians are dressed in gorgeous medieval attire and the stage is set with breathtakingly-beautiful backdrops of cathedral and snow. Add in the beautifully-carved instruments and the show takes on the look of a luminous pre-Raphaelite painting.

“Winter Harp is different from any Christmas show you will ever see,” said Director Lori Pappajohn. “It wraps you in pure magic.”

Winter Harp had its start in Vancouver in 1993. The ensemble’s first Victoria concert was in 1997 — and it has been an annual event in the capital ever since. Now the ensemble performs in a dozen cities in its annual December tours. Over the years, tens of thousands of people have made attending Winter Harp their annual tradition. With concerts on radio and TV, and with 10 CDs to its name, this world-class ensemble continues in its tradition of excellence.

Featuring harpists, Kim Robertson and Janelle Nadeau; percussionist, Lauri Lyster; harpist and vocalist, Roger Helfrick; Jeff Pelletier on flutes and wooden piccolo; Joaquim Ayala with the usual medieval instruments, and Adam Henderson as narrator.

Tickets: Munro’s Books, Ivy’s Books, Stampers! on Quadra, The Sheiling in Cadboro Bay and Heritage Cat Clinic