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Praetorius Christmas Vespers

KIERA DUFFY, SANDRA SIMON & NELL SNAIDAS, sopranos
KIRSTEN SOLLEK, alto
SCOTT MELLO, tenor
MARC MOLOMOT, tenor
PAUL SHIPPER, bass
APOLLO’S SINGERS & APOLLO’S MUSETTES


Now a beloved holiday tradition and an acclaimed CD recording, Jeannette Sorrell’s compilation of music by Michael Praetorius molds these neglected masterpieces in the tradition of a 17th-century Vespers service. The cathedral resounds with the splendor of virtuoso brass, antiphonal choirs, lutes and strings. Children’s voices lead the forces in this haunting and dramatic celebration of the Christ child.

“Magnificent. The joyous surround-sound of the finale was thrilling.” – THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER

PRE-CONCERT LECTURE: Cornettist Bruce Dickey will be giving a pre-concert talk one hour before each performance, sponsored by the Friends of Apollo's Fire.

Jeannette Sorrell
Peter Simon
Sackbuts
Reviews
Apollo's Fire does Praetorius Proud
Apollo's Fire brings the sweet joy of Praetorius to Trinity Cathedral
Previews
Mother and son share stage, sweet voices in Apollo's Fire program
Apollo's Fire: A chat with Apollo's Musettes before the Praetorius Christmas Vespers
Behind the Scenes
Reconstructing an Ancient Christmas Vespers
Video
All press quotes in this video are from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Hear the Music
Puer Natus in Bethlehem
Wir glauben all
Gloria
Quem Pastores
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
In dulci jubilo
Concert Dates
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add to my calendarSunday, December 13, 5:00pm
St. Christopher’s, Rocky River

WKSU {WKSU member discount available - click here for details}

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