The celebration of Christmas is never complete without a vivid retelling of the biblical story of Christ’s birth through word and music.
Join The Emmanuel Choir and invited guests for this annual festival of readings and carols, hearing the familiar story of sheep and shepherds, singing angels, three wise men, and one miraculous Christ Child anew once more.
The candlelit 7:00 p.m. program is preceded by a 6:30 p.m. Christmas organ recital, masterfully performed by concert organist Karl Robson.
Christian Lane, director
Karl Robson, organ
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About the choir
The Emmanuel Choir is Maryland's premier professional liturgical choral ensemble.
A 16-voice fully-professional mixed-voice ensemble, its 12-member core is augmented by four Choral Scholars, each a local young artist. Rooted in the great and expansive choral traditions of the Anglican (Episcopal) Church, the Emmanuel Choir’s repertoire spans the centuries — from Italian Renaissance to English Romantic; from plainsong to the 21st century — and includes regular world-premiere performances of new music composed for the church of today and tomorrow. The choir is directed by Christian Lane.