The Christmas Story: Luke 2
Clip: 12/17/2024 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
British actress Lesley Nicol narrates the Nativity, for The Tabernacle Choir Christmas special: Joy.
The beloved account of Jesus Christ’s birth found in the Gospel of St. Luke has long been the traditional centerpiece of The Tabernacle Choir’s Christmas concerts. In this year’s concert, Lesley Nicol’s narration of the Nativity is accompanied by an orchestral meditation by Mack Wilberg that incorporates musical motifs based on his arrangement of “O Little One Sweet.”
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, and Charles & Janet Stoddard. The Tabernacle...
The Christmas Story: Luke 2
Clip: 12/17/2024 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
The beloved account of Jesus Christ’s birth found in the Gospel of St. Luke has long been the traditional centerpiece of The Tabernacle Choir’s Christmas concerts. In this year’s concert, Lesley Nicol’s narration of the Nativity is accompanied by an orchestral meditation by Mack Wilberg that incorporates musical motifs based on his arrangement of “O Little One Sweet.”
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(gentle orchestral music) - And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, "Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you.
You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Watch Michael Maliakel perform "Angels from the Realms of Glory" with The Tabernacle Choir. (4m 36s)
An die Freude (Ode to Joy) excerpts from Symphony No. 9
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra turn Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” into a climactic tour de force. (3m 37s)
God Help the Outcasts, (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
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See Michael Maliakel perform "God Help the Outcasts" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. (3m 38s)
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Watch Broadway star Michael Maliakel perform "I Wonder as I Wander," with The Tabernacle Orchestra. (3m 49s)
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Broadway star Michael Maliakel joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra to sing "Joy To The World." (2m 9s)
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Watch The Tabernacle Choir and orchestra perform “Noe! Noe!” with the Bells on Temple Square. (3m 29s)
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Hear The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's interpretation of “O Little One Sweet." (4m 59s)
Watch The Tabernacle Orchestra perform "Patapan," an orchestral fantasy arranged by Ryan Murphy. (3m 6s)
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Watch as The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform this a Nativity lullaby, "Peace Be Mine." (2m 59s)
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This opening number to "Joy: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir" is nothing short of spectacular! (6m 16s)
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform “Still, Still, Still,” an arrangement by Mack Wilberg. (2m 39s)
To the Cradle Run (based on “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella”)
Watch Richard Elliott's spirited Christmas fantasia for organ and the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble. (3m)
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Actress Lesley Nicol narrates a heartwarming story about Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables. (17m 42s)
Vom Himmel hoch (From Heaven on High)
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The Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra for "Vom Himmel hoch." (2m 55s)
Backstage with Michael Maliakel
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Go backstage at Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir with Broadway star Michael Maliakel. (5m 11s)
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Go behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir with beloved actress Lesley Nicol. (3m 51s)
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Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol. (2m 2s)
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Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, and Charles & Janet Stoddard. The Tabernacle...