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Christmas “Phantasy”
22
December 2023 - 7:30 pm
Hilldale Lutheran Church
Program
HILLDALE CHAMBER SERIES
Celebrate the rich legacy of British classical music and enjoy a nod to the beauty of the holiday season.
Jacob – Five Bagatelles
Imogen Holst – Phantasy Quartet
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves
G. Holst – Wind Quintet in Ab Major
Coleridge Taylor – Nonet in F minor
Featuring
TBSO Musicians
Celebrate the rich legacy of British classical music and enjoy a nod to the beauty of the holiday season. Gordon Jacob’s “5 Bagatelles” is a delightful and light-hearted piece, with a charming mix of traditional and modern elements. Imogen Holst’s “Phantasy Quartet” showcases the composer’s skillful use of counterpoint, creating a rich tapestry of sound. While practically every baroque composer wrote their own unique Christmas concerto, Corelli’s is one of the finest. Calm and refreshing, a peaceful respite, Arcangelo Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” will put you in a gently contemplative Holiday mood. Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasia on Greensleeves” is a remarkable piece of music that does something incredible: This exquisite four-minute orchestral miniature has far eclipsed the song it was inspired by. It has become a Christmas favourite and a much loved piece of music. Gustav Holst’s “Wind Quintet in A-Flat Major” demonstrates the composer’s mastery of harmony and counterpoint, and Coleridge Taylor’s “Nonet in f minor” is soulful and evocative, showcasing the composer’s ability to mix folk and classical music.
