Ann will perform as the mezzo-soprano and alto soloist in Camille Saint-Saëns' Oratorio de Noël at St. Patrick's Church in Washington, D.C., on December 24, 2024. She is thrilled to bring this festive and moving work to life during the Christmas season.

Composed in 1858, Oratorio de Noël (Christmas Oratorio) is a masterful blend of vocal and orchestral beauty that captures the reverent and joyful spirit of the holiday. This sacred oratorio combines elements of traditional Christmas hymns with Saint-Saëns' characteristic elegance, offering a serene yet vibrant depiction of the nativity. The ten-movement work weaves together vocal soloists, choir, organ, and strings, ranging from the haunting “Prelude” to the glorious “Laudate Dominum,” encapsulating themes of peace, hope, and divine light.

Saint-Saëns’ lush orchestration and expressive melodic lines evoke the warmth of a Christmas Eve celebration, making Oratorio de Noël a cherished work during the season. Come and enjoy with friends and family in the oldest Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.

This performance is free and open to the public.