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Vienna Boys Choir

Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Dec
14

Christmas in Vienna

The Center is thrilled to host the return of the internationally acclaimed Vienna Boys Choir. Admired across the globe for their pure sound and technical mastery, the cherubic ensemble features boy sopranos and altos from ages eight to 14, representing 31 countries, and harmonizing their incredible vocals in captivating performance. Built on six centuries of tradition, the Vienna Boys Choir counts Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert among its illustrious alumni. Make new family memories or continue a cherished tradition with the Vienna Boys Choir’s Christmas in Vienna this holiday season!

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

This performance will be sign-interpreted.

Tickets: $71, $60, $45; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Prices include fees. Learn More

Run Time: approximately 90 minutes, plus an intermission

Program is subject to change.

This performance is sponsored by Woodleigh Chase. 

PROGRAM: 

DUMONT: Salve, Regina (Hail, Holy Queen) 

SHAIMAN (arr. Roger Emerson): Hail, Holy Queen (from the movie Sister Act

PERGOLESI: Fac ut ardeat cor meum (Ignite my heart with love) 

PERGOLESI: Quando corpus morietur (When the body will die), from Stabat mater  

MOZART: Laudate Dominum (Praise the Lord) 

HASSLER: Cantate Domino (Sing to the Lord) 

BRUCKNER (arr. Jimmy Chiang): Virga Jesse floruit (The rod of Jesse has flowered) WAB 52 

NAGEL (arr. Jimmy Chiang): Schöne Nacht 

FOSTER, SAGER, TESTA, and RENIS: The Prayer (from the movie Quest for Camelot

BEETHOVEN, WARREN (arr. Roger Emerson): Joyful, Joyful (Ode to Joy) (from the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

BRITTEN: Four Pieces from A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 
      Wolcom, Yole 
      Balulalow 
      As Dew in Aprille 
      This Little Babe

OFFENBACH: Barcarolle—Belle nuit, o nuit d'amour (Beautiful night, night of love) (from the opera The Tales of Hoffmann

BRAHMS: Wiegenlied (Lullaby) Op. 49/4 

FRANK (arr. Gerald Wirth): O Tannenbaum (Oh Christmas Tree) 

DEUTSCHER: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day 

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PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.
FREE TICKETS FOR MASON STUDENTS
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.