Holiday Candlelight Concert

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8 pm
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor

MSO Chorus
Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director

Opus Handbell Ensemble
Lisa Traughber, director

Program

George Frideric Handel
Sinfonia (from Solomon)

Benjamin Britten
This Little Babe (from Ceremony of Carols)

Gustav Holst
Personent Hodie

Arr. L. Larson
He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Arr. Tom Kennedy
O Come All Ye Faithful
-Audience Sing-Along-

Arr. Tom Kennedy
Joy to the World
-Audience Sing-Along-

Ralph Vaughan WIlliams
Fantasia on Greensleeves

Traditional
Coventry Carol

John Rutter
Christmas Lullaby

George Frideric Handel
Water Music Suite
III. Allegro
IV. Andante
V. Air

Hector Berlioz
L’Adieu des bergers (from L'Efance du Christ)

Dan Edward
O Night Divine
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Arnold Sherman
Bell Carol Fantasy
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Arr. Tom Kennedy
Silent Night

Kim Andre Arneson
Cradle Hymn

Mark Riese
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

The Doubletree by Hilton Modesto is the official hotel of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Photography, sound, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.

Program and artists subject to change. E&OE.

Rosters

Orchestra Roster

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor

MSO Chorus Roster

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director

Opus Handbell Ensemble

Lisa Traughber, Opus Handbell Ensemble director

Artist Biographies

Daniel R. Afonso Jr.

Conductor & Chorus Director

MSO Chorus