ADVENT CONCERT - Czech and European carols in Prague

ABOUT THE CONCERT

The Christmas concert  will feature melodies from composers such as F. Handel or J. Haydn, as well as many other prominent authors. Don't miss the magical tones of compositions and Christmas carols performed by the chamber ensemble Musica Festiva.

PROGRAM:

• G. F. Handel – Joy to the World! (Oratorio Messiah)
• J. F. Wade – Adeste Fideles
• C. Franck – Panis Angelicus
• G. P. Telemann – Allegro for Violin, Oboe, and Guitar
• C. Gounod – Ave Maria, French Carol: "Les Anges dans nos campagnes" (Gloria)
• G. F. Handel – Pifa – Pastoral Symphony (Oratorio Messiah)
• J. Haydn – Pastorela – Cantilena for Advent, Catalan Carol: "Fum, fum, fum"
• G. Braga – Angel’s Serenade
• J. B. Foerster – Angelic Announcement and O Shepherds, Listen!
• R. Binge (England): Elizabethan Serenade
• Adam Michna z Otradovic: "Christmas Night" (Chtíc, aby spal), Krkonoše Carol: "Praised be Jesus Christ, dear Matěj"
• Anonymous: "What Child is This?" (Greensleeves), At Bethlehem Today, Pure Mary, Brothers, I Heard a Voice from Heaven (from Benecko), Hey, Hey, I'll Tell You, What the Nightingale Sings
• Franz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night, Holy Night

PERFORMERS:

Musica Festiva

• Olga Vít Krumholzová – Soprano
• Petr Štěpán – Guitar
• Šárka Trávníčková – Violin
• Gabriela Plachá – Oboe