Journey to Christmas with the Crescent Choral Society on November 15

Crescent Concerts continues its 33rd Season with The Journey to Christmas, which will be presented by the Crescent Choral Society on Saturday November 15, 2014 at 8 pm at the historic Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. Artistic Director, F. Allen Artz III, will conduct the choir in a performance of Vivaldi’s Magnificant, Saint-Saens’ Oratorio de Noel and Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata. These three outstanding choral masterpieces from three different centuries will be the perfect beginning for your own journey into the season of Christmas.

From the 18th century we begin our journey with the stirring Vivaldi Magnificat, the classic choral setting of the song of Mary. Then from the 19th century, we continue with the thrilling Saint-Saëns Oratorio de Noël, a work with lovely duets, trios, quartets and even a quintet of soloists. Our journey ends with the 20th century classic Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata that really prepares you for the joyous season of Christmas to come. The Crescent Choral Society will be accompanied on the mighty Gilbert Adams organ with Brenda Day at the keys.

General admission is $20, seniors are $15, and students are $5. Call 908-756-2468 or visit www.crescentconcerts.org for more information about this and upcoming concerts.

Concert Information:

Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 PM

Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

Ample free, secure parking in Church lot (Entrance on 1ST Place - connected to church by walkway)

About Crescent Concerts:

Since 1980, Crescent Concerts at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church has brought world-class musical events to the residents of the City of Plainfield and surrounding communities. Under the superb musical direction of F. Allen Artz III, programming for our concert series is wonderfully diverse including solo voice and instrumental performances, chamber groups, and full choral/orchestral spectaculars. Crescent Concerts is committed to ensuring that its programs are accessible to all. If you require a special accommodation, please do not hestitate to ask at the concert or call in advance at 908-756-2468 (9am – 4pm). Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.