Good Tidings!

POULENC: O magnum mysterium
POULENC: Gloria
J. S. BACH arr. ORMANDY: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” BWV 140
arr. BREINER: Angels We Have Heard on High
arr. NAUGHTIN: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
LEONTOVYCH arr. NAUGHTIN: Carol of the Bells
WILLIAMS: Two Songs from the film Home Alone
      “Star of Bethlehem”
      “Somewhere in My Memory”
ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
arr. NAUGHTIN: Christmas Angels Sing-Along
HANDEL: “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah

Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor
Emily Birsan, soprano
University of Illinois Meredith Chamber Singers, Andrea Solya, Director
University of Illinois Oratorio Society, Andrew Major, Director
Central Illinois Youth Chorus, Andrea Solya, Director

Celebrate the season with the glad musical tidings of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert, a favorite family event for music lovers of all ages. Our celebration begins with warmth and joy as the University of Illinois Meredith Chamber Singers perform Francis Poulenc’s lyrical motet, “O magnum mysterium,” a capella. The magic continues as the Meredith Chamber Singers, the Oratorio Society, soprano Emily Birsan and CUSO join together to perform Poulenc’s ebullient Gloria, a  spectacular work for large chorus and full orchestra.  The angelic voices of the Central Illinois Youth Chorus will be featured in music by John Williams from the iconic film Home Alone. Uplifting songs of the season, a visit from Santa, and a sing-along of carols are sure to make spirits bright!

TICKETS are on sale online at krannertcenter.com
$45 standard/$40 senior/$10 youth, student of any age