A Boston Christmas
Together for the Holidays
Friday DECEMBER 19, 2025 | 7:30pm
Saturday DECEMBER 20, 2025 | 4pm
Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston (map)
MBTA: Copley Green Line / Back Bay Orange Line & Commuter Rail
Parking: Back Bay Garage www.backbaygarage.com
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on Christmas Carols
World Premiere of This Year's BBC-Commissioned Carol:
Ring out, ye bells by Michael Cheng
Including works by Beach, Holst, Parker, Pärt and Rachmaninoff
With Beloved Carols for Choir and Audience
Organist: Justin T. Blackwell
Brass & Percussion
Stephen Spinelli, Conducting
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About the Concert
A Boston Christmas brings warmth, reflection, and a spirit of togetherness to the heart of the season. In the soaring sanctuary of Old South Church, the Chorale joins organ, brass, and percussion for an evening of festive music and communal song. This year’s program features Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols alongside beloved carols sung together by choir and audience alike. A joyful tradition for families and music lovers across Greater Boston!
About the Soloists
Justin T. Blackwell is Associate Director and Organist of Music at Marsh Chapel, Boston University. More...
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