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A Mass for Christmas Eve

Baroque Music for the Season

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Dates Fri, Dec 6 – Sun, Dec 15, 2024

Venue Folger Theatre

Tickets $20 – $60

Duration 90 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission

Please note: Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.

 

Composed in 1694, Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s “Messe de Minuit pour Noel” is based on captivating, folksong-like noels steeped in the composer’s characteristic balance of irresistible dance rhythms and sophisticated harmonies. The Consort will complement Charpentier’s Mass with haunting English “Balulalows” for voices set amid joyful instrumental concertos by Vivaldi and other Italian baroque masters.

On-demand access available starting Dec. 16

Can’t join us in person, or want to experience the magic again? Purchase on-demand access to the recording of the concert and enjoy unlimited access Dec 16 – Jan 5.

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Artistic directors

Robert Eisenstein
Robert Eisenstein

Robert Eisenstein

Christopher Kendall
Christopher Kendall

Christopher Kendall

Artists

Hannah Baslee

Mezzo-Soprano

Hannah Baslee

Rhianna Cockrell

Mezzo-soprano

Rhianna Cockrell

Tatiana Chulochnikova

Violin

Tatiana Chulochnikova

Wade Davis

Cello, basse de violon, bass viol

Wade Davis

Mark Duer

Baritone

Mark Duer

Robert Eisenstein
Robert Eisenstein

Violin, treble viol, recorders

Robert Eisenstein

Nina Falk

Viola

Nina Falk

Crossley Hawn

Soprano

Crossley Hawn

Susan Lewis Kavinski

Soprano

Susan Lewis Kavinski

Patrick Kilbride

Tenor

Patrick Kilbride

Annie Loud

Violin

Annie Loud

Paula Maust

Organ

Paula Maust

Oliver Mercer

Tenor

Oliver Mercer

Dan Meyers
Dan Meyers

Recorders

Dan Meyers

Patricia Ann Neely

Violone, bass viol

Patricia Ann Neely

Leslie Nero

Violin, viola, treble viol

Leslie Nero

Corbin Phillips

Baritone

Corbin Phillips

Folger Consort Sponsors

Premier Season Sponsor

Dr. Bill and Evelyn Braithwaite
Andrea “Andi” Kasarsky

Production Sponsor

Gail Orgelfinger and Charles Hanna

Contributing Sponsor

Mr. Leslie Taylor

Associate Sponsor

Robert J. and Tina M. Tallaksen

Artist Sponsor

Karl K. and Carrol Benner Kindel

Headshot of Folger Consort's Artistic co-Directors

Pre-concert discussion
Friday, December 6

Join Christopher Kendall and Robert Eisenstein, co-Artistic Directors of the Folger Consort, for a lively discussion with guest artists from 7:00pm-7:30pm before the Friday, December 6 performance.

Free entry with concert ticket.

Create new family traditions at the Folger this holiday season!

A limited number of Family Four-Packs are available for each performance. Families, including at least two audience members under the age of 18, can purchase a Family Four-Pack for only $120 — a 25% savings on single ticket prices.

Contact the box office at (202) 544-7077, Mon through Fri 12–5pm, to book your Family Four-Pack.

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