Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Jack and The Manger on CBC
MUSICRAFT December 18
Nothing heralds Christmas like massed children's voices singing Christmas songs and a compelling telling of Christ's birth. Shallaway's
annual Christmas concert showcases every tier of their 200 chorister
strong choral community - from the older and more experienced "Camerata"
singers to the younger boys and girls' choruses. Conducted by Kellie
Walsh, the music provides a framework for a fresh take on the nativity
story by Andy Jones - this time in the guise of a Newfoundland folk
tale. "Jack and the Manger" delivers the action through the eyes of
Jack, the hero of many a story, who befriends a young couple on their
walk to Bethlehem. There's a bit of 'angel talk', some gravel pit
camping, an edge-of-your-seat birth drama, and the low-down on how
Caesar Augustus's 'count-and-tax plan' brought them all together. It's a
down-to-earth version of a heavenly tale.
MUSICRAFT,
hosted by Francesca Swann, showcases the musical life of Newfoundland
and Labrador on CBC Radio 1 Sunday afternoon at 4:35/4:05 in Labrador or
on the web at cbc.ca/nl
Here it again at the following times:
December 25 Christmas specials 3:30 pm (CBC Radio 2)
December 25 Christmas specials 5:30 pm (Sirius Satellite Radio)
And online on concerts on demand at www.cbc.ca/radio2
December 25 Christmas specials 5:30 pm (Sirius Satellite Radio)
And online on concerts on demand at www.cbc.ca/radio2
