Joy to the World EVENING
Fri, 29 Nov
|Nelson
Nelson Civic Choir with Music and Artistic Director, Jason Balla featuring music by five New Zealand composers, a selection of traditional carols and some vocal and organ solos designed to raise the cathedral roof and inject some festive spirit into the lives of Nelsonians young and old.
Time & Location
29 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm
Nelson, 1 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
About this concert
We ‘Look Towards Christmas’ with the music of Jillian Bray and Colin Gibson. ‘Summer’s a Time to Discover’ all sorts of fun festive things by composer Jackie Wise and presented by soprano Rosie McAllister – recently selected for the 2025 New Zealand Opera School.
The most ‘O Holy Night’ in the Christian calendar is given voice by soprano Allison Cormack. The Nelson Civic Choir and a small orchestral ensemble of local musicians pay homage to the baby Jesus with music by Sir Karl Jenkins.
The concert is rounded out with music by New Zealand composer David Hamilton which includes his choral composition ‘Joy to the World’ and the world premiere of ‘A New Carol for Christmas Day’ – not to be missed!
The concerts sell out fast so be sure to get your tickets early from the NCMA box office. Bring along the whole family, raise your voices and come…