The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam｜The Gift of Christmas: NOĒMA Sings Rutter

Description

Nothing brings more joy than singing together to celebrate the Christmas season! Hong Kong’s leading chamber choir, NOĒMA, returns to the Grand Hall with the HKU Chamber Singers for a festive choral celebration. Highlights include John Rutter’s majestic The Gift of Life, a radiant tribute to the earth, creation, and life. Make the afternoon extra special by singing along to beloved carols and Handel’s iconic Hallelujah chorus!

PEACOCK Venite, Gaudete!
WHITACRE Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
ANTOGNINI Canticum Novum
RUTTER The Gift of Life
RUTTER This is the day
RUTTER The Lord bless you and keep you
TRAD. (arr WILLCOCKS) The First Nowell
TRAD. (arr. RUTTER) Silent Night
TRAD. (ARR. RUTTER) Joy to the World
HANDEL Hallelujah from Messiah, HWV56

Remarks

• Patrons under the age of 6 will not be admitted.
• The programme is approximately 70 minutes without intermission.
• Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
• Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted at a suitable break to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
• Programmes and artists are subject to change.
• The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on the seating arrangement, to deny entry, as well as all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.