'Not Your Usual Nine Lessons': A Festival of Poetry and Carols with VOX Cape Town
Sun Dec 1, 18:00 - Sun Dec 1, 19:15
Rondebosch United Church
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Building on its reputation for creating innovative performances that enrich the musical life of the Mother City, VOX Cape Town presents a fresh take on the famous Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
This concert-style reimagining of the traditional service retains the much-loved hymns and carols but replaces the Nine Lessons with powerful readings that evoke the character of the original Biblical extracts, offering a contemporary lens through which to appreciate this timeless story. Messages of renewal and hope, gathered from the writings of William Blake, TS Eliot, Maya Angelou, Ingrid Jonker, Nelson Mandela, Carl Sagan and others, blend tradition with inclusivity while pairing beautifully with festive favourites such as Torches, In Dulci Jubilo, The Crown of Roses and more recent compositions by John Tavener and Arvo Pärt.
Rondebosch United will also host its annual Christmas Market in the church garden and hall from 5 PM to 8 PM. On offer will be baked goods, crafts, snacks and drinks. If you would like to set up a stall, please contact [email protected].
Sunday 1 December 2024 at 6 PM
Rondebosch United Church, Belmont Road
Tickets via Quicket (R160)