Christmas Conflict | 2025 Christmas Concert | NSA Conservatory of Music

Under the direction of Dr. David Erb and Caleb Esmond, this year’s concert, entitled Christmas Conflict, featured all three NSA choirs (Concert Choir, Kantorei, and Chorale). The program explored the dramatic conflicts surrounding the birth of Christ, between Herod, the Magi, and Christ the King of kings. Enjoy a rich tapestry of anthems, motets, and choruses spanning 500 years, culminating in the glorious final cantata of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248:VI). With works by Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams, Britten, and others, plus outstanding student soloists, it’s a powerful opportunity to reflect on the Light of heaven breaking into the darkness of earth.

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00:00 Why do the Heathen Nations Vainly Rage
03:05 When Christ’s Appearance Was Made Known
05:29 Warum toben die Heiden
09:30 Welcome by Dr. David Erb
12:14 There Shall a Star
19:00 Here is the Little Door
25:10 Narration & The March of the Three Kings
33:05 Introduction to the next set
36:04 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
39:00 In Freezing Winter Night
44:28 Introduction to the next set
42:26 This Little Babe
45:20 Coventry Carol
48:50 Herodes Rex Iratus
52:18 Dicunt Infantes
54:13 Invitation to future NSA events
58:25 Herr, wenn die stoltzen Feinde schauben: BWV 248:VI

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