Christmas with the Bach Choir delivers holiday magic with over 500 voices, December 1

Singers from the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs unite with musicians in this annual performance of charming seasonal selections

SPONSORED POST BY Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs

The Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs invites guests to interrupt winter doldrums with bright musical colours at the beloved annual Christmas with the Bach Choir concert at the Orpheum on December 1 at 2 pm.

Delight in holiday magic with the powerful sounds of organ, brass instruments, and the voices of over 500 singers. Complete with an interactive holiday photo booth and an audience carol singalong, this event will bring every member of the family abundant cheer.

Led by music directors Leslie Dala and Marisa Gaetanne, the program features charming seasonal selections performed by several different groups: the Vancouver Bach Choir; the Vancouver Bach Children’s Choirs (Piccolos, Toccatas, Partitas, Chorales, and Chorus); the Sarabande and Cantabile chamber choirs; Touch of Brass quintet; and organist Michael Dirk. Conductors include Catherine Campolin, Shane Raman, and Cathrie Yuen.

Tickets to see Christmas with the Bach Choir and more information can be found here.

Post sponsored by Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs.

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Christmas with the Bach Choir delivers holiday magic with over 500 voices, December 1

Singers from the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs unite with musicians in this annual performance of charming seasonal selections

The Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs invites guests to interrupt winter doldrums with bright musical colours at the beloved annual Christmas with the Bach Choir concert at the Orpheum on December 1 at 2 pm.

Delight in holiday magic with the powerful sounds of organ, brass instruments, and the voices of over 500 singers. Complete with an interactive holiday photo booth and an audience carol singalong, this event will bring every member of the family abundant cheer.

Tickets to see Christmas with the Bach Choir and more information can be found here.

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