December 16, 2012 • Sunday Matinee: 3:00 PM
A Classical Christmas
featuring Handel's Messiah
@ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, US Cellular Center
Messiah (Part I) : Handel
Joy to the World : Watts, Arr. Rutter
Gesu Bambino : Yonn, Arr. Ryden
Ms. Domanski & Ms. Davison
O Nata Lux : Lauridsen
Dr. Michael Lancaster, conductor
Fum, Fum, Fum : Traditional, Arr. Wilberg
O Come, All Ye Faithful : Wade, Arr. Wilberg
O Holy Night : Adam, Arr. Rutter
Mr. Joiner
Silent Night : Gruber, Arr. Rutter
We Wish You a Merry Christmas : Traditional, Arr. Rutter
A brand new Asheville symphonic Christmas tradition begins with the most beautiful music of the season. Music Director Daniel Meyer has chosen to present the Christmas portion of Handel’s beloved Messiah alongside orchestral arrangements of seasonal carols. With the voices of the Asheville Symphony Chorus and a cast of 4 superb vocal soloists, this is a concert designed for those who cherish a classical Christmas.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Meyer, Music Director
Featuring the voices of the Asheville Symphony Chorus
Dr. Michael Lancaster, Director
With Guest Soloists:
Jennifer Davison, soprano
Deborah Domanski, mezzo soprano
Scott Joiner, tenor
