Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with the enchanting traditional melodies of the USEK Choir. Under the direction of Conductor Miled Tarabay, this evening will feature a rich repertoire of sacred and traditional hymns, alongside mesmerizing solo performances.

This event will take place on December 21, 2024 at 20:00, in the John-Paul II Amphitheater.

Don't miss the sacred celebration of faith, harmony, and festive cheer.

Program

Conductor: Miled Tarabay

1. mubarakun lʾati bismi rrab
Bible
Youssef Ashkar
2. tu‘aẓẓimu nafsi rrab
Bible
Youssef Ashkar
3. ya bahiyyan fil ḥosni
Maronite liturgy
Composer: Youssef Ashkar
4. ʾayyuha ṭṭiflu lʾilah
Maronite liturgy
Giorgio Bouery
5. niǧmat men yesuʿ
Lyrics: Rudy Rahme, Elie Hardan
Soloist: Samar Baaklini
6. ʾalʿiẓa ʿala lǧabal
Lyrics: Rudy Rahme, Gilbert Rahbani
Soloist: Anthony Jarawan
7. Syriaque chants
Soloist: Pierre Derian
a. ʾariḫo – Siriac chant
b. yoye wzodeq – Miled Tarabay
c. boʿuto dmor yaqub – Miled Tarabay
d. setoro ṭobo – Miled Tarabay
e. ḥasyo wqadišo – Miled Tarabay
f. boʿuto dmor yaqub – Miled Tarabay
g. ʾarsala llah – Maronite chant
8. Alleluia
Gilbert Rahbani
9. Ave Maria
Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)
Soloist: Mira Akiki
10. Gesù Bambino
Pietro Yon (1886–1943)
Soloist: Cesar Naassy
11. Fermarono i cieli
Sant’Alfonso de Liguori (1696–1787)
12. Astro del ciel
Franz Xaver Gruber (1787–1863)
Soloists: Mira Akiki, Cesar Naassy
13. I wander as I wander
Traditional Appalachian Carol
Soloist: Cesar Naassy
14. O Oriens
Jules Van Nuffel (1883–1953)
15. Laudate Dominum
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Soloist: Mira Akiki
16. Gloria
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678–1741)

Orchestration:

• Gilbert Rahbani: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8
• Maurizio Scarfò: 9, 11, 12
• Elie Hardan: 5, 7
• Tony Dib: 14

Orchestra: School of Music instructors and students

Students’ orchestra rehearsal: Rabih Abi Rached

Master of Ceremony: Elyse Farah