Andrew Prystai

The Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 inspires people with “eight beautifully integrated solo voices… persuasive and committed singing” (BBC).

Central to the ensemble’s ethos is a diverse musical expression — the group performs an extensive repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary times that will appeal to aficionados of a cappella vocal music.

In the Seattle premiere of Winter Tales, there’s something for everyone, from thoughtful religious themes by Bach and Britten to holiday favorites that celebrate the season.

PROGRAM

J.S. BACH: O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild, BWV 493

TRADITIONAL: Gabriel’s Message

SAMUEL SCHEIDT: Puer natus in Bethlehem

JAN SWEELINCK: Hodie Christus natus est

BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Corpus Christi Carol

PHILIP STOPFORD: Lully, Lulla, Lullay

HIERONYMUS PRAETORIUS: Magnificat Quinti Toni incorporating “Joseph, Lieber Joseph Mein In Dulci Jubilo”,

JONATHAN RATHBONE: The Oxen

DAVID PICKTHALL: Christmas Lullaby

TRADITIONAL: Silent Night

JOHN COOTS & HAVEN GILLESPIE: Santa Claus is Coming to Town

JULE STYNE: Let It Snow