Hinsdale Chorale announced today that its annual holiday concert, “The Wonder of Winter”, will be held Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, both at 3:00 p.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington in La Grange. The performance will be held under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Mary Hopper and accompanied by Kathy Christian on piano and harpsichord, Freeman Tucker on harpsichord, and a string ensemble.

The concert opens with Francesco Durante’s Magnificat in B-flat, performed with string accompaniment and Kathy Christian on the ensemble’s newly acquired harpsichord. String musicians include violinists Stephane Collopy and Kristen Wiersum, violist Oana Tatu and cellist David Sands.

“From the hush of falling snow to the warmth of a glowing hearth, this performance will bring the wonder of winter to life,” said Dr. Hopper. “The program combines music inspired by the season’s beauty with distinctive arrangements of beloved Christmas carols.”

Winter takes center stage in Edward Elgar’s The Snow, arranged by John Pointer; John Rutter’s Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind; David L. Brunner’s a cappella Snowfall; Susan LaBarr’s Firelight; and Mari Esabel Valverde’s Patterns on the Snow. Together, these selections offer a musical journey through snowfall, winter winds and the shelter of the hearth.

Following intermission, the program turns to holiday favorites: Gustav Holst’s In the Bleak Midwinter, arranged by Abbie Betinis, and Mykola Leontovych’s Carol of the Bells / Shchedryk, in an arrangement by Gordon Badgett that incorporates original Ukrainian text. The concert concludes with Franz Gruber’s Silent Night, arranged by Dan Forrest and accompanied by strings.

Tickets for “The Wonder of Winter” are $25 for adults / $15 for students and seniors.  Buy tickets or call 312-510-1823.