Ars Nova Copenhagen

A breathing space in the Christmas rush, filled with the season’s most beautiful voices, taking you on a journey through prophecy, miracle, motherhood, and the joy of Christmas. Guest conductor Eamonn Dougan (UK) leads Ars Nova Copenhagen in a programme where old carols meet new works – from medieval hymns to brand-new world premieres. Through the concert, the music traces the many facets of the Christmas story, from timeless choral treasures by Palestrina, Victoria and Holst to fresh works by Rhona Clarke, Joanna Marsh and Eoghan Desmond. With two world premieres and Ars Nova’s trademark clarity and warmth, this concert offers a moment of reflection and celebration at the heart of the season. Note! This is the second of two concerts in Trinitatis Church on December 7 and 8. You can find tickets for the December 7 concert at Billetto.dk Doors open half an hour before the concert starts. Programme Prophecy Piae Cantiones (1582, anonymous collection) Personent hodie Rhona Clarke (b. 1958) Glad & blythe Giaches de Wert (1535–1596) Vox in Rama Eoghan Desmond (b. 1989) Sans day carol Pastoral Richard Dering (c. 1580–1630) Quem vidistis John Tavener (1944–2013) The Lamb Niels W. Gade (1817–1890) Barn Jesus i en Krybbe lå Miracle Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548–1611) O magnum mysterium Eoghan Desmond (b. 1989) Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil Joanna Marsh (b. 1970) O magnum mysterium Mother Michael Praetorius (1571–1621) En rose så jeg skyde John Joubert (1927–2019) There is no rose Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525–1594) Ave Maria a5 Rest Kim Porter (b. 1965) Christmas Eve Gustav Holst (1874–1934) In the bleak midwinter Eoghan Desmond (b. 1989) Christmas Night (world premiere) Royalty Bernard Hughes (b. 1974) New Piece (world premiere) Orlando di Lasso (c. 1532–1594) Omnes de Saba venient Rejoice A.P. Berggreen (1801–1880), arr. H. Metz (b. 1948) Julen har englelyd Cecilia McDowall (b. 1951) Now may we singen STARRING: Conductor Eamonn Dougan Sopran Kate Macoboy, Kirse Kampp, Jennie Lomm Alto Anna Caroline Olesen, Laura Lamph, Elenor Wiman Tenor Luís Toscano, Kevin Skelton, Jakob Skjoldborg Bas Asger Lynge Petersen, Rasmus Kure Thomsen, Victor Kassebeer