Vancouver Bach Choir Set for St. Paul's 'Lights of Hope'

The Vancouver Bach Choir (VBC) invites the community to herald the festive season at one of Vancouver's most anticipated holiday events: the Lights of Hope Community Celebration, presented by St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, Thursday, November 27 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (VBC performance at 7:20pm) at St. Paul's Hospital. This singular event offers attendees an opportunity to hear the esteemed choral organization perform a selection of treasured carols in lead-up to the VBC's annual holiday concert, Christmas with the Bach Choir at the Orpheum Theatre on December 7, 2pm.

Media are invited to attend and record footage of the Vancouver Bach Choir in performance at the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation Lights of Hope Community Celebration, in addition to interview opportunities with Assistant Conductor, Kemuel Wong. Capture a sneak peek into the festive works to be showcased at Christmas with the Bach Choir.

WHAT: Members of the Vancouver Bach Choir perform holiday carols at the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation Lights of Hope Community Celebration.

WHO: Members of the Vancouver Bach Choir perform, under the baton of Assistant Conductor, Kemuel Wong.

WHEN: Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 7:20pm.

WHERE: St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver.

WHY: As one of Canada's largest choral organizations, the Vancouver Bach Choir is a pillar of the Vancouver musical community. For many, the choir's signature annual event, Christmas with the Bach Choir, marks the commencement of the holiday season. This performance is an opportunity to preview the choir prior to their big celebration at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2pm.

About The Vancouver Bach Choir (www.vancouverbachchoir.com)
The Vancouver Bach Choir (VBC) is an award-winning symphonic choir committed to offering vibrant and culturally diverse choral experiences to its audiences. As one of the largest choral organizations in Canada, the Vancouver Bach Choir explores a wide range of repertoire from the past to the present with passion and commitment.

Through its concerts presented at the magnificent Orpheum Theatre, the VBC continues to meet its mandate of commissioning and performing works by British Columbian and Canadian composers and presenting the world's favourite symphonic choral works. Over the past eight decades, the choir has performed with numerous world-class musicians. Currently under the baton of Maestro Leslie Dala, the VBC continues its mission and tradition to share the beauty of choral music with local, national, and international communities.

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