‘A Chorale Christmas: Navidad’ revisited
Dec. 12, 2023
This week on “Arizona Encore,” we’re looking back at last year’s Phoenix Chorale performance of A Chorale Christmas: Navidad recorded live at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church on December 16.
Join us in celebrating this Emmy Award Winning production that shines a light on our state’s Hispanic roots. The Chorale’s performance features a unique program spanning oceans and centuries. Artistic Director Christopher Gabbitas also makes a special appearance to chat about the music. Find his full interview here.
Featured in this episode:
Arr. Richards/Gabbitas - Three Catalan Folk Carols - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
El Niño Querido
Traditional, arr. Kay/Gabbitas - Gaudete - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
Folksong, arr. Peterson - A la Puerta del Cielo - Phoenix Chorale; Tom Peterson, conductor; Jeremy Peterman, organ
Ramirez, arr. Knight/Gabbitas - La Peregrinaçion - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
Traditional – Hark the Herald - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor; Dr. Jeremy Peterman, organ; Caleb French, baritone
Traditional, arr. Zeeman Rugan - Wexford Carol - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor; Lies’l Hill, soprano; Gabriel Frongillo, tenor
Bernard, arr. L’Estrange – Winter Wonderland - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
Tormé/Wells, arr. Knight/Gabbitas - The Christmas Song - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
Pierpont, arr. Parry - Jingle Bells - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
Traditional, arr. Burton, trans. Iniguez - Noche de Paz - Phoenix Chorale; Christopher Gabbitas, conductor
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