Let the Eugene Concert Choir & Orchestra lift your spirit this holiday season with a breathtaking musical celebration of peace, hope, and humanity.
This powerful program brings together soaring choruses and soul-stirring melodies that have echoed the timeless plea: Dona Nobis Pacem — Grant Us Peace. We bring you the “Dona Nobis Pacem” movement from some of the greatest works ever:
Bach B Minor Mass
Haydn Lord Nelson Mass
Finale of Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem
“Song of Peace” (based on Finlandia by Sibelius)
We’ll also warm your heart with beloved carols of the season, uplifting songs such as the great spiritual “Peace Like a River,” a lyrical setting of “Al Shlosha D’Varim” – the universal maxim “the world is sustained by truth, justice, and peace” – and the sweeping majesty of “The Dream Isaiah Saw.”
Be sure to join us in the beautifully decorated Hult Center Lobby from 1:30 - 2pm for complimentary Christmas cookies and hot peppermint tea, festive music by the Oregon Tuba Ensemble, and a carol sing-along of holiday favorites!
Whether you're seeking comfort, inspiration, or simply a moment of stillness and beauty in the holiday rush — this concert invites you to gather in community and embrace the power of peace.