Come and join Lyric Opera for The Joy of Christmas, a concert of carols vividly brought to life in an exquisite candle-lit setting, the splendours of this festive season. From triumphant Handel and much loved Mozart, to the strains of many of our enchanting and best-known Christmas masterpieces.
The Joy of Christmas captivates audiences with its lavish setting, projections, special readings from well-known literature, together with the glorious playing of The Christmas Festival Orchestra and the one hundred voice choir of The Carlow Choral Society.
Conductor Paul McGrath
Director and Designer Vivian. J. Coates
Soprano Rachel Croash
Tenor José de Eça
The Christmas Festival Orchestra and The Carlow Choral Society
With special guest Tony Carty
Programme includes:
Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Alexander Once in Royal David’s City
Adam O Holy Night
Mozart Alleluia
Wilcocks The Twelve Days of Christmas
Darke In the Bleak Midwinter
Gruber Silent Night
Wilcocks O Come, All Ye Faithful
Feliciano Feliz Navidad
Davis Little Drummer Boy
Wilcocks Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Joining Lyric Opera on this seasonal journey is one of Ireland’s star sopranos, Rachel Croash, with the internationally acclaimed tenor, José de Eça, and special guest, the acclaimed vocalist and entertainer Tony Carty. Paul McGrath conducts this atmospheric evening hosted by the inimitable Peter McCamley.
Approximate running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes