Believe in Christmas

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Believe in Christmas! The Swiss Gospel Singers have dedicated their second album entirely to the magic of Christmas. They are accompanied by Chris de Burgh. After the successful CD launch at Stadtcasino Basel 2023, the approximately 100 singers, led by Christer Løvold, are once again touring with the world star to get their audience in the Christmas spirit. Gospel literally means the good news, the joyful message. It’s no wonder that gospel music fits perfectly into the Christmas season. The Swiss Gospel Singers present popular melodies and carols for Advent and Christmas, with texts from 7 centuries. Traditional, modern, reflective, exhilarating… Choir director Christer Løvold has specially rearranged the pieces for the choir. The concert program is filled with hits from Chris de Burgh. For the first time ever, his Christmas songs are compiled on a CD. Since 2021, the world-famous Irish singer and composer and the Swiss Power Gospel Choir have maintained a musical friendship. De Burgh was the godfather of the first album “Amazing Grace” and performed with the choir on the Swiss television show Happy Day as well as at two benefit concerts for the people in Ukraine. The CD “Believe in Christmas” is a collaborative work of the artists. And on the CD for the 50th anniversary of the Irish artist's stage career, the Swiss Gospel Singers sing “On this day” together with him. After their spectacular debut at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Swiss Gospel Singers delight their audience with vibrant, lively, fast-paced, and playful performances, as well as melancholic, emotional, and gentle moments. Rhythmic, surprising, and guaranteed to give you goosebumps. The choir is accompanied by their friends, great soloists, and musicians: Mélanie Wullschleger-Lacroix, Pau Figueres, Felix Klaus, Mark B. Lay, Petter Udland Johansen, Adam Taubitz, Costi Topalidis, and Alex Wäber. Seats at all concert locations are limited. Early ticket reservations are advisable. Contributors and additional information: Chris de Burgh Swiss Gospel Singers Mélanie Wullschleger-Lacroix vocals Petter Udland Johansen vocals, mandolin, keyboard Mark B. Lay vocals, guitar Costi Topalidis saxophone Adam Taubitz violin, trumpet, guitar Felix Klaus bass Alex Weber drums Christer Løvold vocals, piano, direction