Northwest Chorale: A Very Choral Christmas
Free
Morten Lauridsen — O Magnum Mysterium
Eric Whitacre — Glow
Francis Poulenc — Gloria, FP 177
Edward Elgar — Variation IX: "Nimrod" from Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma Variations"
Daniel Pinkham — Festival Magnificat
Lynn Hall, director
Daniel Pinkham – Festival Magnificat
Morten Lauridsen – O Nata Lux
Morten Lauridsen – O Magnum Mysterium
Eric Whitacre – Glow
Francis Poulenc – Gloria
Edward Elgar – "Nimrod" from Enigma Variations
This 2018 edition from the Northwest Chorale offers a musical feast of carols and sacred works which has a little something for everyone. Anchoring the program is the fabulous Gloria by Francis Poulenc. A variety of other short works enrich and expand on the chorale storytelling, including music by Daniel Pinkham, Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, plus fun arrangements of many holiday favorites. The concluding work is an exquisite choral setting of "Nimrod" from Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations. These delightful arrangements will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Help the Northwest Chorale celebrate this festive season!
Admission to this performance is free, and a free will offering will be taken to benefit Northwest Harvest.