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Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra presents one of the most lyrical Christmas works composed in the Romantic era, Camille Saint-Saens’ Christmas Oratorio, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, in Arrupe Hall Auditorium.
Although regarded as a traditional and somewhat conservative composer, Saint-Saens was associated with composer considered modern and edgy, like Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio was written in 11 days in December 1858, his first year as organist of the Church of the Madeleine, a position filled later by Gabriel Faure. The Latin text comes from the Divine Office and from the Midnight Mass for Christmas. The solos and ensembles are highly regarded, especially the ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Tickets are available through the Central Ticket Office at 816-235-6222 or at rockhurst.edu/musicasacra or at the performance.
Phone: 816-501-4607
Email: cynthia.cartwright@rockhurst.edu
Website: https://ww2.rockhurst.edu/events/12-02-2018/musica-sacra-chorus-and-orch...
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Conductor Timothy L. McDonald will present Live Program Notes at 6:15 p.m.
LOCATION
5351 Forest Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110