O Come, Emmanuel!
Presented by the Ascension of Our Lord Choir under the direction of Joel Peters
Sunday, December 8, 2024
2pm
Music by E. Hagenburg, A. Adam, Rutter and selections from George Friedrich Handel’s “Messiah”, and organ works by Olivier Messaien, Bach and Loret.
Freewill offering
Enjoy an afternoon of music for Advent and Christmas presented by The Ascension of our Lord Choir, complete with choir, strings, piano, organ and soloists.
Notable highlights include “O Come, Emmanuel” by E. Hagenburg, “O Holy Night” by A. Adam, “I Wonder as I Wander” arranged by Rutter and selections from George Friedrich Handel’s “Messiah”.
The afternoon concert will also include works for solo organ by Olivier Messaien, Bach and Loret, performed by Choir Director and Organist Joel Peters on the newly restored Opus 1344 Casavant organ.
The choir will also lead the attendees in traditional carols such as “Joy to the World” and “The First Nowell.”
A reception following the concert concludes the event.
Soloists
Emma Battel, Soprano
Ziggy Harris, baritone
Kathryn Riopel, mezzo
Daniel Ginga, tenor
Tim Wilfong, Baritone
Joel Peters, organ
