The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Love Divine
First held in 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States, and features more than 450 students from St. Olaf College's renowned choirs and orchestra. Featuring familiar carols, beloved choral works, and exciting new compositions, the theme "Love Divine" is explored through words and music in this cherished, annual tradition.
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The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Love Divine
56m 10s
First held in 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States, and features more than 450 students from St. Olaf College's renowned choirs and orchestra. Featuring familiar carols, beloved choral works, and exciting new compositions, the theme "Love Divine" is explored through words and music in this cherished, annual tradition.
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First held in 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States and features more than 450 students from St. Olaf College's renowned choirs and orchestra. Featuring familiar carols, beloved choral works, and exciting new compositions, the theme "Love Divine" is explored through words and music in this cherished, annual tradition.
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"Our Father" from The St Olaf Christmas Festival
4m 46s
Performance by the St Olaf Choir of "Our Father" by Alexander Gretchaninov, conducted by Anton Armstrong. This song was performed as part of the St Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Grace and Truth, which features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra.
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Breathe Music at St Olaf
1m 6s
Staff and students express their enthusiasm for the St Olaf College music program. They perform in The St Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Grace and Truth, one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Led by five conductors, it features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra.
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