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Krannert Center Events: December 2021: Welcome Joy!

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Stephen Alltop, music director and conductor
Andrea Solya, Central Illinois Youth Chorus conductor
Katelyn Lee, soprano
Carl Alexander, countertenor

The holiday season begins with CUSO’s joyful return to Foellinger Great Hall at Krannert Center. This year’s holiday concert welcomes families to enjoy carol arrangements new and old, and a variety of vocal masterpieces. CUSO is joined by the beautiful voices of the Central Illinois Youth Chorus and outstanding soloists, performing magnificent music to lift your spirits. As always, we expect a visit by Santa Claus himself!

Friedman and Wendel: A Chanukah Overture
Handel: Sonata from Il trionfo del Tempo e della Verità
Caccini: Ave Maria
Gabrieli: Canzon septimi toni à 8, Ch. 172
arr. NAUGHTIN: A Christmas Feast (Five Ancient Carols)
Mozart: Exsultate jubilate, K. 165
Tyzik: The Twelve Gifts of Christmas
Barker: Nollaig (Celtic Christmas)
arr. FRY: Go Tell It on the Mountain
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
arr. NAUGHTIN: Christmas Angels Sing-Along

Foellinger Great Hall

Friday, December 3rd: 2:00pm

Friday, December 3rd: 7:30pm

Saturday, December 4th: 2:00pm

Saturday, December 4th: 7:30pm 

Sunday, December 5th: 2:00pm

Sunday, December 5th: 6:00pm

See the Krannert Center website for more details and to purchase tickets.

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