This is the first year in a while that Caroline and I have not been a part of The Georgia Wind Symphony. We elected to take a break this year. While we felt the break was needed, we definitely miss being a part of the group, and especially the Christmas concert. One of my favorite songs of all time (any genre) is O Magnum Mysterium. I have posted about this song in the past, but when I think of my favorite Christmas memories, this performance always rises to the top of the list. Here are the lyrics from the original composition:
- O great mystery,
- and wonderful sacrament,
- that animals should see the newborn Lord,
- lying in a manger!
- O blessed virgin, whose womb
- was worthy to bear
- the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Alleluia!
My favorite choral performance was at King's College in Cambridge with the original Latin lyrics. Take a moment to be still and focus on the reason for this season. Merry Christmas.
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