Christmas with Chor Leoni, a treasured holiday tradition, returns live for 2021
The Juno-nominated choir will perform holiday classics and world premieres, bolstered by critically acclaimed violinist/fiddler Cameron Wilson
Chor Leoni. Photo by Phil Jack
It’s time to celebrate: in honour of Chor Leoni’s milestone 30th season, and following a two-year absence, the 65-member Juno-nominated choir returns live for the treasured holiday tradition, Christmas with Chor Leoni.
Taking place at its home at the newly restored St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, the 65-member choir will perform a program of holiday classics and soulful candlelit carols, along with the world premiere of six new arrangements, bolstered by critically acclaimed violinist/fiddler Cameron Wilson.
Wilson has appeared on recordings by Bryan Adams, Nickelback, and Charlotte Diamond and regularly performs with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Opera Orchestra, acoustic string jazz quartet Van Django, and the Hard Rubber Orchestra.
Artistic director Erick Lichte has assembled a magical program featuring a selection of time-honoured carols and a series of highly anticipated world premieres, including “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman” by Marques L.A. Garrett; “Noel” from Naomi Laviolette; and “Auld Lang Syne” by Lichte, which will be presented alongside brand new Chor Leoni repertoire: “It’s Almost Time” by David Wilcox, arranged by Keith Sinclair; and “Looks Like a Cold, Cold Winter” arranged by Ken Cormier.
Performances take place December 17, 18, and 20 at 8pm; December 18 at 2 pm and 5 pm; and December 20 at 4:30 pm.
For more information, see Chor Leoni.
Post sponsored by Chor Leoni.