Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow
Audra McDonald performs “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow,” accompanied by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Watch this joyful “Angels from the Realms of Glory” montage, performed by The Tabernacle Choir and orchestra, and featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Osnes, Renée Fleming, Rolando Villazón, Deborah Voigt, Alfie Boe and Nathan Gunn. This song has become the signature finale of The Tabernacle Choir’s annual Christmas concerts.
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
"Infant Holy, Infant Lowly", is a 1920 English version of a 14th-century Polish carol. In this powerful arrangement by Mack Wilberg, Brian Stokes Mitchell is joined by the Tabernacle Choir in its first-ever all-virtual performance. Previously recorded videos of each individual Choir member float on the screen, reminiscent of the heavenly host of angels.
Longfellow's Christmas
"Longfellow's Christmas" is the story of Henry Longfellow, living in 19th Century Cambridge, Massachusetts. After tragedy befalls his family, he struggles to find the meaning of Christmas, but ultimately learns that war, injury, and even death are not the end, but a beginning. Edward Herrmann narrates accompanied by The Tabernacle Choir and Bell Ringers.
Trepak - Organ Solo
Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott performs an all-new adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s “Trepak,” from “Nutcracker Suite,” filmed in innovative new ways to show off the majesty of the instrument. Each year, the 7,708-pipe Conference Center organ, which resembles and pays homage to the famed original, becomes a prominent feature of the Christmas concert.
Everyone Who Likes Christmas, Say ‘I Do!’
With its catchy tune and easy lyrics, “Everyone Who Likes Christmas, Say ‘I Do!’” quickly became a Christmas concert favorite after it was written, in 1968, by two Utah moms, Patricia Metten and Maxine Cameron. It's performed here by Santino Fontana, accompanied by the Muppets from “Sesame Street”, and the Tabernacle Orchestra at Temple Square.
Campaña sobre campaña
“Campana Sobre Campana,” a traditional Andalusian Christmas song, is one of the most famous of all Spanish carols. In this song, heavenly angels ring the bells of Bethlehem, inviting all to join with the shepherds and see the Christ Child in the manger. Here, operatic tenor Rolando Villazón sings and is accompanied by the Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra at Temple Square.
Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming
Acclaimed American singer Renée Fleming performs “Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming,” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
Somewhere In My Memory
“Somewhere in My Memory,” is the signature song from the movie 'Home Alone', composed by John Williams, one of the most famous composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Here it is performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
That’s What Christmas Means to Me
Accompanied by just a handful of socially distanced Tabernacle Orchestra members and the Choir’s musical director Mack Wilberg at the piano, Brian Stokes Mitchell performs a never-before-seen rendition of “That’s What Christmas Means to Me.”
Suo Gân
Welsh carol “Suo Gân,” featuring opera star Bryn Terfel, accompanied by the Tabernacle Orchestra at Temple Square.
O Holy Night
The American music critic John Sullivan Dwight translated the lyrics of this carol, one of the most dramatically beautiful Christmas songs ever penned, into English in 1855. In this arrangement by David T. Clydesdale, Ms. Chenoweth pays homage to the great Sandi Patty, who performed this same arrangement with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in 2006.
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Gospel favorite “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” featuring Gladys Knight, and accompanied by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
Not While I’m Around
In this clip, recorded after 9/11, Angela Landsbury addresses the attacks and their impact on the country. She sings “Not While I’m Around,” by the great Stephen Sondheim, from the musical “Sweeney Todd.” Landsbury is accompanied by the Tabernacle Orchestra at Temple Square.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Laura Osnes performs “Do You Hear What I Hear?” accompanied by the Tabernacle Orchestra at Temple Square.
20 Years of Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir - Preview
Former Tabernacle Choir guest artist and Tony Award-winner, Brian Stokes Mitchell, is back to remember and relive twenty years of inspiring Christmas concerts. From opera, gospel, and pop singers to Broadway and cabaret stars; from Shakespearean actors and movie and television stars, the Choir’s guest artists provide, not just formidable talent, but a little something for everyone.
Tree of Life
The Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and dancers perform Tree of Life, a collaboration from 2018 between Mack Wilberg and long-time
associate David Warner which depicts the sacred archetype of the life-giving Tree through the cycle of all four seasons.
Mashing through the Snow (Jingle Bells)
When Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott is given a chance to go solo at a Christmas concert, the results are brilliant, and Elliott’s show-stopping organ extravaganzas have become a much-anticipated highlight at these events. Watch Elliott play the organ alongside the Cold Creek bluegrass band in an enthusiastic version of “Jingle
Bells” that includes references to country and bluegrass licks.
Christmas Day in the Morning
Celebrated stage and television actor Richard Thomas tells the story "Christmas Day in the Morning," one of numerous Christmas tales by Pearl S. Buck, published in 1955. Mack Wilberg’s underscoring for “Christmas Day in the Morning” evokes the simplicity of the American folk music tradition. It also incorporates the old African-American song “Oh, Watch the Stars”.
Baby of Bethlehem (Singing in the Land)
“Baby of Bethlehem” (also known as “Singing in the Land”) is an African-American spiritual. Mack Wilberg’s arrangement retains the carol’s innate innocence and raw simplicity, placing those qualities at the forefront of this performance. Watch, as Kelli O'Hara joins The Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra to perform the song.
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