Meany Center: VOCES8 presents Winter Tales
$25-$85 ($10 UW student)
Traditional — Gabriel's Message
Samuel Scheidt — Puer natus in Bethlehem ("A Child is Born in Bethlehem")
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck — Hodie Christus natus est
Benjamin Britten / Traditional — "Corpus Christi Carol" from A Boy Was Born, Op. 3
Philip Stopford / Traditional — Lully, Lulla, Lullay
Hieronymus Praetorius — Magnificat quinti toni (incorporating 'Joseph, Lieber Joseph Mein In Dulci Jubilo')
Jonathan Rathbone — The Oxen
David Pickthall — Christmas Lullaby
Franz Xaver Gruber — Stille Nacht ("Silent Night")
John Frederick Coots / Haven Gillespie — Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Jule Styne — Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
The Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 inspires people with "eight beautifully integrated solo voices… persuasive and committed singing" (BBC).
Central to the ensemble's ethos is a diverse musical expression—the group performs an extensive repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary times that will appeal to aficionados of a cappella vocal music.
In the Seattle premiere of "Winter Tales," there's something for everyone, from thoughtful religious themes by Bach and Britten to holiday favorites that celebrate the season.
About VOCES8
The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 inspires people through their music and their joy of singing. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos. Their performances are praised for their meticulous timing and tuning, impressive blend, and radiant sound.
http://www.voces8.com/