SAVE THE DATE: A CHORAL CHRISTMAS
Saturday, Dec. 10
WHAT’S UP?
If “Christmas” and “choral singing” go hand in hand in your world, then this is your day. Burnaby residents get a chance to enjoy not one but two high-quality choral concerts on Saturday, Dec. 10.
WHEN AND WHERE?
At 2 p.m., you can hear the Amabilis Singers at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. (between First and Newcombe streets).
At 7:30 p.m., you can hear the Lyric Singers at the Danish Lutheran Church, 6010 Kincaid St.
WHAT WILL I HEAR?
The Amabilis Singers, under the direction of Ramona Luengen, with pianist Ingrid Verseveldt, present Christmas at Home, with a program of music celebrating the joyful magic of the Christmas season. You can hear seasonal songs both familiar and unfamiliar, including Connor Koppin’s There Is No Rose, Will Todd’s My Lord Has Come, Stacey Gibbs’ spirited arrangement of Go Tell It On the Mountain, Sandra Peter’s reworking of Silent Night and works by Vivaldi and Handel. There will also be a sing-along.
The Lyric Singers are presenting The Carol of Christmas. They’ll be joined by a guest brass group for a program that includes Benjamin Britten’s renowned Ceremony of Carols, as well as audience sing-alongs.
Both concerts promise a chance to enjoy the warmth and magic of the Christmas season while supporting the local arts community - a win-win all around.
TELL ME ABOUT TICKETS
The Amabilis Singers’ concert is $20, or free for children under 12. Buy at the door or call 604-503-2074. See www.amabilissingers.org for more details.
The Lyric Singers’ concert is $20, $18 for seniors and students, or free for children 12 and under. Call 604-340-4353, or see www.lyricsingers.ca.
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