From the earliest days of Christianity, the notion of “offices” — devoting particular hours of the day to community prayer — was a key part of its culture. One of the most ancient offices was evening ...

Event: “Praetorius Christmas Vespers,” by Apollo's Fire Venue: Locations in Akron, Cleveland, Rocky River and Shaker Heights When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, through Sunday Dec. 13 Why you might be interested ...

Early Music Vancouver is ringing in some changes to its annual Christmas offering. After 11 years of Festive Bach Cantatas, devoted to works by J.S. Bach, the repertoire is opening up to different ...

Artist: Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, Apollo's Musettes, Apollo's Singers, Oberlin Choristers, Children's Choirs of St Paul's Church, Michael Praetorius In spite of this disc’s title, Jeannette ...

Montpelier s Onion River Chorus, directed by Larry Gordon, will present two performances of A Child is Born: Christmas Music by Michael Praetorius. The 60 voices of the chorus will be joined by an ...

On December 20, 3 pm, Festive Cantatas: Praetorius Christmas Vespers hits the Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent Road, UBC). In partnership with the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Guild of ...

One of Toronto’s beloved Christmas traditions returns! Singers, violins, cornetti, sackbuts, theorbos and keyboards grace the balconies and stage, as we recreate the joy of Christmas Vespers as it ...

Michael Praetorius’ Lutheran Mass for Christmas Morning is The Gabrieli Consort and Players’ most popular recording, and they have taken the opportunity provided by 2017 – a year that celebrates the ...