The Story of Bethlehem
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Mon 16 Dec 202420:15 - 21:45Interval 20:50Grote Zaal
Program
Anoniem Christe redemptor omnium
Charles de Courbes Du premier point de l’Orient
Balduin Hoyoul Ab oriente venerunt magi
Pedro de Pastrana Señores el qu’es nascido
Bertram Luard-Selby A voice from Ramah was there sent
Giaches de Wert Vox in Rama
Anoniem Vincti presepio
Peter Cornelius Drei Könige
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Ab Oriente venerunt Magi
Anoniem Balaam de quo vaticinans
Jerónimo Luca Este niño que es sol
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down
Anoniem Herodes in pretorio / Hey hure lure
Anoniem Carol for Christmas Eve
Credits
Huelgas Ensemble:
Malwine Nicolaus, Hannah Ely, Witte Maria Weber soprano
Achim Schulz, Loïc Paulin, Daniel Thomson tenor
Hidde Kleikamp baritone
Andrés Soler Castaño bass
Paul Van Nevel conductor
Christmas with the Huelgas Ensemble is a Christmas filled with vocal beauty from many centuries. The Paul Van Nevel Singers delve into the depths of Christmas music. Their musical pilgrimage begins with anonymous Gregorian chants, then winds through the intricate melodies of de Wert and Sweelinck, before arriving at Peter Cornelius’ and Peter Warlock’s unique interpretations of the Christmas carol. A collection of musical gems, reminding us that Christmas transcends borders and eras.
For decades, the Huelgas Ensemble has excelled in original programming, consistently delivering performances of the highest calibre. Their Christmas programme is a captivating journey through history, exploring all aspects of the Christmas story. Moreover, the programme includes a number of rarely performed works that are sure to delight and surprise.
Programme booklet (Dutch)
