Carols at Douai
The antidote to the commercialism of Christmas was found in Douai Abbey Thursday last. All thoughts of traffic jams, crowded shops and over-stretched bank balances disappeared with the first note of the clear treble voice that reminded us of the birth of Christ in royal David’s city.
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The Christmas story was then told via lessons and songs. Juxtaposed between music from the fifteenth century to the present day (all beautifully performed by the choristers, choirs, wind band and the string quartet) were more familiar and traditional carols, delivered by children’s voices ringing with joyful enthusiasm. Mention must be made of the young readers who delivered the lessons with poise and aplomb. (Click here for programme) As the final notes of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” resounded to a crescendo of swelling voices and drums, the congregation were left in no doubt of the true meaning of Christmas.
The Christmas story was then told via lessons and songs. Juxtaposed between music from the fifteenth century to the present day (all beautifully performed by the choristers, choirs, wind band and the string quartet) were more familiar and traditional carols, delivered by children’s voices ringing with joyful enthusiasm. Mention must be made of the young readers who delivered the lessons with poise and aplomb. (Click here for programme) As the final notes of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” resounded to a crescendo of swelling voices and drums, the congregation were left in no doubt of the true meaning of Christmas.
