Works and Process at the Guggenheim presents Holiday Concert with the World Premiere of a New Commission by Nico Muhly
All Day
In the Guggenheim Museum’s iconic rotunda, celebrate the season with the joyous sounds of holiday music and a new Works & Process commission by composer Nico Muhly. Inspired by the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World’s interpretation of the oldest song in the world, this Works & Process commission is an extension of Lenka Clayton and Jon Rubin’s project …circle through New York, a part of the Guggenheim Social Practice initiative.George Steel conducts the Vox Vocal Ensemble in what has become a revered annual tradition.
2017 Works & Process Holiday Concert Program:
Music of New York City
Nico Muhly - New Commission Premiere
Nico Muhly - Senex Puerum Portabat
(2008, written for the Vox Holiday Concert in the Rotunda)
George Steel - Rotunda Fanfares (world premiere)
John Corigliano - Christmas at the Cloisters (arr. G. Steel)
Philip Glass - Étoile Polaire (from North Star)
Meredith Monk - Panda Chant II
Holiday Music from Three Centuries:
Hymn to the Virgin - Benjamin Britten
Hodie, Christus Natus Est - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Coventry Carol - anon.
The Holly and the Ivy - trad., arr. Willcocks
Gabriel’s Message - trad. Basque
The Christmas Song - Tormé, arr. Murabayashi
Traditional Carols for all to sing:
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
Joy to the World
Once in Royal David’s City
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
TICKETS & VENUE
FLOOR SEATING: $40, $35 Friends of Works & Process and Guggenheim members
RAMP STANDING: $20, $15 Friends of Works & Process and Guggenheim members
Box Office (212) 423-3575 or worksandprocess.org
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Rotunda
1071 Fifth Avenue, New York
Lead funding for Works & Process is provided by The Florence Gould Foundation, The Christian Humann Foundation, Mertz-Gilmore Foundation, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Caroline M. Sharp and Evelyn Sharp Foundation with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Location
1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128