The Gift of Christmas: NOĒMA Sings Rutter
14 December - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EVENT DESCRIPTION
NOĒMA is a leading chamber choir dedicated to advancing Hong Kong’s choral scene. Comprising some of the finest local choral musicians, the group has quickly become one of the city’s premier ensembles under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Sanders Lau, who founded the choir in 2022. NOĒMA is known for its innovative and thought-provoking programming, creating profound dialogues among music, poetry, and spirituality, and reaffirming the relevance of choral art in contemporary society, offering a diverse and stimulating repertoire.
Programme
PEACOCK Venite, Gaudete!
WHITACRE Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
ANTOGNINI Canticum Novum
RUTTER The Gift of Life
RUTTER This is the day
RUTTER The Lord bless you and keep you
TRAD. (arr. WILLCOCKS) The First Nowell
TRAD. (arr. RUTTER) Silent Night
TRAD. (arr. RUTTER) Joy to the World
HANDEL Hallelujah from Messiah, HWV 56
Artists
NOĒMA
HKU Chamber Singers
Sanders Lau, conductor
