CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS

Christmas with Cantus: Lessons and Carols for Our Time invites audiences to a rich, contemplative holiday experience that merges tradition with timely resonance. Cantus reimagines the beloved format of Lessons and Carols, exploring themes of hope, peace, and unity through classic carols, music from around the world, and a captivating blend of poetry curated by award-winning poet, essayist, and arts educator Michael Kleber-Diggs. A recent Jerome Hill Artist Fellow in Literature, Michael explores themes of intimacy, community, empathy, and grace in his work, practices he believes are simultaneously distinct and interdependent.

Celebrate the season with the timeless beauty of carols such as “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships,” alongside recent works from the bold, fresh voices of composers like Zanaida Robles and Marian L. Harrison. The program unfolds with a dynamic range of emotions and textures, featuring pieces by Christine Donkin and Eric Whitacre, that spark reflections on faith and humanity. At once classic and modern, Lessons and Carols for Our Time is a heartfelt program that evokes the spirit of celebration and reflection.

Repertoire Highlights:

“I Saw Three Ships” — arr. Reginald Bowens
“Silent Night” — arr. Christopher H. Harris
“Alleluia! Into the Light” — Cheryl Camm
“Lux Aurumque” — Eric Whitacre
“Mensaje de Paz” — arr. Alberto de la Paz
“Auld Lang Syne” — arr. Jo Goldsmith-Eteson

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