Orchestra of St. Luke’s

Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage (Seating Chart)
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 8 PM

Program

Program Notes

Meet the Artists

Something different for Christmas—a grand and touching oratorio about the Nativity—written and conducted by one of our most powerful living composers. The work touches on both ancient and modern faith, and draws on a variety of sources, from Haggai and Isaiah to the Mexican poet and novelist Rosario Castellanos. “A very palpable hit,” says the BBC. “An intelligent, emotional and sometimes magical re-telling of the old, old story.”

Program Details

Orchestra of St. Luke's
John Adams, Conductor
Dawn Upshaw, Soprano
Michelle DeYoung, Mezzo-Soprano
Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone
Daniel Bubeck, Countertenor
Brian Cummings, Countertenor
Steven Rickards, Countertenor
Westminster Symphonic Choir
Joe Miller, Conductor
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Dianne Berkun, Director
Mark Grey, Sound Design

JOHN ADAMS	El Niño
Program is approximately 2 hours, and will be performed without intermission

Visit Sound Insights for videos, artist interviews, and more.

Save on All Three Concerts

Starting at only $77 for all three concerts, you can buy the full Nativity Triptych at a discount of 15% off of the single ticket price by calling CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800, or visit the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and 7th Avenue.

Listen In!

Soprano Dawn Upshaw talks about focusing her career on the music of living composers, why she’s drawn to staged works, and how she deals with the occasional memory slip on stage.

Visit Listen In! to hear more exclusive artist interviews.