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ACT 1: THE CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS
All choreography by Michael Smuin unless otherwise noted.
MAGNIFICAT
Music: J.S. Bach
Recording: Gachinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart;
Helmuth Rilling, Cond.
Sponsored by Karen Bartholomew
ZITHER CAROL
Music: Traditional Czech
Recording: Amor Artis Chamber Choir; Johannes Somary, Cond.
Sponsored by Elizabeth M. Salzer
FANTASIA
Choreography: Nicole Haskins
Music: Traditional
Recording: James Galway
Sponsored by Linda Murphy
NOEL NOUVELET
Choreography: Amy Seiwert
Music: Traditional French
Recording: Strada
Sponsored by Sharon & David Beckman
VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL
Music: Traditional French
Recording: Taverner Consort, Choir and Players; Andrew Parrott, Dir.
Sponsored by Paul G. Smith & Gail Erwin, Julie Mikuta
RIU, RIU, CHIU
Music: Traditional Spanish
Recording: Amor Artis Chamber Choir; Johannes Somary, Cond.
Sponsored by Marilyn K. & Jeff Riehl, Judith Fan & Robert Reay, Catherine & Glen Miranker
FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN
Music: G.F. Handel (from Messiah)
Recording: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra; Nicolas McGegan, Cond.
Sponsored by Lynn Sanford, in memory of Mary Dahlquist
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