Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Friday, December 4, 7:30 pm
Monday Morning Singers, directed by Anne Mizen, present a concert for Christmas on Friday, December 4, 7:30 pm, $30, cash, at the door,St Paul’s Anglican Church, Uxbridge, Ontario.
It is always a delight to welcome the Christmas story every December and this year, the music is centred around the role of Mary, who is often described as the Christmas rose. The carols include the ancient melody from the 1500s , Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming, which talks about ‘a song of old renewing’ and ‘ a tiny blossom…to drive away the night’. A newly arranged composition , called There is No Rose , written by Anne Mizen, sings about ‘the rose, a flower of grace’. A folk song from the Catalan tradition brings treats for the son of Mary, …olives and pansies and figs for the baby.
MMS is also delighted to welcome our guest, Lumina Women’s Choral Collective. This choir, directed by Victoria Rensink, is a new group from Port Perry. Lumina will present several works alone and together the two choirs will join in two pieces for a double choir. We also welcome our guest cellist, Kerry McGonigle and flautist/sax, James Warburton. Our collaborative pianist is Elaine Brandon. Lumina is accompanied by Heather Williams. As always, the audience is invited to sing along in favourite Christmas carols.
Come and enjoy!