Experience the magic of the season at a captivating concert conducted by Elise Bradley, featuring special guest conductor Dr. Karen Grylls. This enchanting evening will showcase talented local choir soloists and instrumentalists of all kinds — strings, percussion, harp, and piano — all together creating a rich tapestry of sound.

When: Dec 14th at 7:30pm

Where: St Peter’s Cathedral, Hamilton

Highlighting the evening will be two larger works: Illuminare, a sparkling and deeply moving extended work by Elaine Hagenberg, accompanied by piano and an OCT Ensemble from Orchestras Central; and A Child Comes Forth, a collection of Christmas texts set to music by New Zealand composer David Hamilton, accompanied by percussion as well as Wellington-based harpist Michelle Velvin.

The programme will additionally include a delightful array of seasonal pieces such as O Viridissima Virga (Hildegard von Bingen), Weihnachten (Felix Mendelssohn), Riu, Riu, Chiu (Mateo Flecha), an exciting choral and multi-percussionist arrangement of Gaudete (Michael Engelhardt) that will elevate the celebratory spirit, and many more!

Join us for an evening filled with Christmas music, followed by a delightful supper, perfect for mingling with fellow music lovers, all in the stunning setting of St Peter’s Cathedral.

OPEN TO ALL — Come early at 6:45 PM and sing carols with us to get into the Christmas spirit! Meet us in the cathedral’s fellowship hall before the concert for some caroling and cheerful camaraderie. See you there!

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• Tickets range from $10 to $35
• Ticket options: Adults, Concession/Uni Student, Children/Door Rush Student (with ID), Family (2 adults + 2 children)
• Tickets available via Humanitix; or set up bank payment by emailing secretary@hamiltoncivicchoir.org.nz
• Door sales subject to availability via cash or EFTPOS

Our last concert sold out — be sure to purchase your tickets early!