Christmas Concert - In Fairyland

Description

With the "Hänsel und Gretel" Suite by Humperdinck and excerpts from "The Snowman" by Korngold, a magical Christmas concert is coming up. The argovia philharmonic will be conducted by the Finnish guest conductor Tomas Djupsjöbacka. We are pleased to welcome the Swiss soprano Chiara Skerath as the soloist. She sings arias by Händel, the well-known Christmas carol "O Holy Night" as well as the popular "Ave Maria" by Schubert. PROGRAM
Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921)
Suite "Hänsel und Gretel" compiled by Gerard Schwarz Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759)
"Lascia ch'io pianga" from the opera "Rinaldo" HWV 7a/b Georg Friedrich Händel
Aria "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion" from the oratorio "Messiah" HWV 56 Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957)
Excerpts from the pantomime in 2 scenes "The Snowman", arr. by Alexander von Zemlinsky for orchestra Adolphe Charles Adam (1803–1856)
"O Holy Night" arr. by Douglas Gamley Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
"Ave Maria" Hymn to the Virgin, orch. by Felix Weingartner Sing-along "O du fröhliche" arr. by Wolfgang Drechsler PARTICIPANTS
Chiara Skerath, soprano
Tomas Djupsjöbacka, conductor
argovia philharmonic

Highlights

• Christmas concert with argovia philharmonic
• Soprano Chiara Skerath sings arias by Händel
• Conductor: Tomas Djupsjöbacka

General Information

The Christmas concert in the community hall Möriken-Wildegg offers a magical performance with the "Hänsel und Gretel" Suite by Humperdinck and other classical Christmas carols. Under the direction of Tomas Djupsjöbacka, the Swiss soprano Chiara Skerath will perform as the soloist.

Location

Dorfstrasse 1, 5103 Möriken AG, Schweiz

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