Three ways to celebrate Christmas season with the Vancouver Bach Choir
Christmas with the Bach Choir, Handel’s Messiah, and a new concert in Maple Ridge highlight holiday classics
There are three opportunities to join the Vancouver Bach Choir for traditional seasonal choral music this December.
First, the whole Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs returns to the Orpheum on December 4 for their annual Christmas with the Bach Choir. Back for the first time since 2019, this family-friendly concert features all eight children’s and adult choirs, with 400 singers ages five to 85, joined by the Touch of Brass quintet and organist Michael Dirk. Led by both Children’s Choir Music Director, Marisa Gaetanne and Adult Choir Music Director, Leslie Dala, the concert features traditional and contemporary holiday music including the beloved audience sing-along-carols throughout the concert.
On December 10, the Vancouver Bach Choir is joined by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra at the Orpheum for Handel’s Messiah. Since The Messiah premiered in 1742, it has become an annual tradition and celebration of the pinnacle of choral music. The annual tradition of The Messiah returns to the Orpheum this year for the first time since 2019. The choir and orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Leslie Dala are joined by a stellar cast of Canadian soloists: Melody Courage, Marion Newman, Asitha Tennekoon and Clarence Frazer.
New this season, the Vancouver Bach Choir takes Christmas with the Bach Choir to the ACT Centre in Maple Ridge on December 11. The concert will feature soloists from the choir’s new professional core, as well as the Touch of Brass quintet and organist Michael Dirk. Audiences can expect a variety of seasonal favourites, including excerpts from The Messiah, and new and traditional carols, including sing-along audience favourites.
Post sponsored by Vancouver Bach Choir.