Christmas Concert with the Boys' Choir

Description

In the magical atmosphere of the Fraumünster Church, Camerata Zürich and the Zürich Boys' Choir present a joint Christmas concert that combines great sacred music with familiar Christmas sounds. At the center is Joseph Haydn's Theresa Mass. The work carries the festive character of a grand mass, but remains clear in its lines and direct in its effect. Choir and orchestra alternate between powerful tutti passages and quieter sections where the sound opens up and the space audibly participates. Mozart's Regina Coeli adds a bright accent. The music is lively, clear, and carried by a joy that communicates immediately. Especially in interplay with the heavenly voices of the Zürich Boys' Choir, this work gains a special radiance. With John Rutter's Candlelight Carol, the program moves closer to the present Christmas season. The piece is simple, melodically catchy, and written without grand gestures. It derives its effect precisely from this. The concert is finally complemented by popular Christmas carols that you will surely recognize and that end the evening in a tone that optimally prepares you for the upcoming holidays. Joseph Haydn: Theresa Mass in B-flat major, Hob. XXII:12 W. A. Mozart: Regina Coeli, KV 276 John Rutter: Candlelight Carol Christmas Carols Performers:
Camerata Zürich
Zürich Boys' Choir
Konrad von Aarburg, conductor

Highlights

• Christmas concert in the Fraumünster Church
• Performance of Haydn's Theresa Mass and Mozart's Regina Coeli
• Performers: Camerata Zürich and Zürich Boys' Choir

General Information

The Christmas concert combines sacred music with familiar Christmas sounds and takes place in the festive atmosphere of the Fraumünster Church. The focus is on works by Joseph Haydn, W. A. Mozart, and popular Christmas carols that prepare for the upcoming holidays.

Location

Münsterhof 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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