Powerhouse musicians will help get you in the Christmas spirit inside the stunning Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights with two themed concerts on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10.
Soloists and combined choirs will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s exquisite "Magnificat," alongside the world premieres of two works by living composers: "In Bethlehem Above" by Yshani Perinpanayagam and "The Christmas Bird" by Sheena Philips. Carols sung by all are interspersed with selections for treble voices and harp—including Christmas favorites by Caccini, Rutter, Fraser and Britten—sung by the Cathedral Choristers.
Concerts are conducted by Kent Tritle, director of cathedral music, and Bryan Zaros, associate director of music and choirmaster.
