Orpheus Club Men's Chorus Holiday Concerts

The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus will present its annual Holiday Gala Concerts on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 7:30 pm, and on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ.

This year’s concerts will feature a diverse selection of carols and songs including “Do You Hear What I Hear,” Brian Wilson’s “Little Saint Nick,” Handl’s “ O Magnum Mysterium,” Joseph Turrin’s “Credo,” “Ani Ma’amin,” “I’ll be Home For Christmas,” “The First Nowell,” and many others. This year’s guest soloist is the celebrated concertmaster for scores of performances at the Metropolitan Opera, violinist Laura Hamilton.

Tickets for the concert are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Seniors and students under 17 years of age may purchase tickets at the door for $18. Advance purchase may be made online at the Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus website www.ridgewoodorpheusclub.org and at any of the following local businesses: Daily Treat Restaurant, Wine Seller and Town and Country Apothecary in Ridgewood; Lewis Drug in Westwood; Perry’s Florist and Rock Ridge Pharmacy in Glen Rock; Wine and Spirit World in Ho-Ho-Kus; and Benny’s Luncheonette in Fair Lawn.

The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus has been a keystone of the cultural life of the tri-state region for 106 years. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest cultural institution in all of Bergen County. Over 50 voices strong, it is directed by John Palatucci and accompanied by pianist Ron Levy.