Program
Peter Cornelius, from Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8: III. Die Könige
Johannes Eccard, Übers Gebirg Maria geht - O Freude über Freud
Michael Praetorius, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (arr. Jan Sandström)
Francis Poulenc, 4 Motets pour le temps de Noël
Morten Lauridsen, O Nata Lux
Gabriel Jackson, Ave, Regina Caelorum
Gottfried Wolters, Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
Trad., Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (arr. Hanns Mießner)
artist(s)
Kristien Nijs, soprano
François Héraud, baritone
Lucas Cortoos, baritone
Inti de Maet, electric guitar
Peter Dijkstra, cond.
It has been a steadfast tradition for over 25 years: in December, the Vlaams Radiokoor invites everyone to come together, pause the frantic pace of the holiday season, and find a moment of reflection through both well-known and hidden choral gems. Conductor Peter Dijkstra, an internationally acclaimed specialist in vocal music, has curated a refined and surprising programme that combines intimate, minimalist works with age-old Christmas classics.
The devout power of Anton Bruckner sets the tone immediately, opening a world of deep spiritual strength that transitions seamlessly into the bright, festive polyphony of Johannes Eccard. Jan Sandström’s dreamy arrangement of the old classic Es ist ein Ros entsprungen marks the shift towards the sophisticated French colours of Francis Poulenc and the contemporary voices of Gabriel Jackson and Morten Lauridsen: a warm sonic bath with shimmering harmonies that evoke a heavenly glow. To close, a tender and timeless Silent Night provides the ultimate Christmas experience.
18:00 | Place Sainte-Croix | Christmas sing-along
