Navidad Nuestra: A Multicultural Christmas Celebration

By masmith
November 26th, 2024 - 12:05pm

Kentfield, CA – The College of Marin’s Marin Oratorio is thrilled to invite the community to Navidad Nuestra: A Multicultural Christmas Celebration. This special holiday program, conducted by Laura Wiebe, will take place at the James Dunn Theatre in Kentfield. 

Saturday, December 14, at 7:30 PM 

Sunday, December 15, at 3 PM 

 

The program highlights a rich and diverse holiday repertoire, featuring: 

Cantata 140 by J.S. Bach, a timeless Baroque masterpiece. 

Excerpts from The Ballad of the Brown King, a powerful cantata by Black American composer Margaret Bonds with text by Langston Hughes. 

Navidad Nuestra, an evocative nativity "folk drama" by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramirez. 

Performances will include Marin Oratorio’s full orchestra and guest soloists, featuring Cara Gabrielson (soprano), Sergio González (tenor), and Ryan Bradford (bass). The program will close with a moving rendition of the gospel classic The Storm is Passing Over. 

 

Suggested Donations: 

General: $20 

Seniors: $15 

College of Marin Students, Employees, and Alumni: $10 

Reserve Tickets Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-oratorio-tickets-1021266955957