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<p>In Naples, religious fervor and popular exuberance intertwine in a whirlwind of threads, mystery, and joy.</p><p> Led by soprano Heather Newhouse, mandolinist Vincent Beer-Demander, the Concert de l'Hostel Dieu conducted by Franck-Emmanuel Comte and the Maîtrise St Ferdinand des Tenrenes, this luminous celebration transports you to the heart of a theatrical and festive Christmas.</p><p> Baroque airs, concertos, traditional Christmas carols and tarantellas come together to revive the Neapolitan soul by candlelight.</p><p> Program :<br><br> Vincent Beer-Demander - Christmas Overture<br><br> Alessandro Scarlatti - Cantata "Oh di Betlemme altera povertà", "Laggrime amare" taken from the cantata "Abramo, il tuo sembiante" (R. 503/22)</p><p> Pietro Andrea Ziani (arrangement FE Comte) - Aria "Dormite o pupille"</p><p> Anonymous (FE Comte arrangement) "Dormi, Dormi o bel bambin", Suite of instrumental tarantellas, "Bambino divino", "Ninna nanna al bambino Gesu alla napolitana", Per la natività del Signore</p><p> Cristofaro Caresana Aria "Una dama la più fortunata", "Non è vero" (from the cantata La Veglia)</p><p> Domenico Scarlatti - Adagio and Allegro from Sonata K89 for mandolin and continuo</p><p> Anonymous (arrangement S della Vecchia) – “La santa allegrezze”</p><p> Distribution :<br> Heather Newhouse • soprano<br> Vincent Beer-Demander • mandolin<br> The Concert at the Hôtel-Dieu<br> Franck-Emmanuel Comte • harpsichord & direction<br> Choir School of Saint Ferdinand des Ternes - Jean-François Hatton • Director</p> Immerse yourself in the musical excitement of Naples with A Neapolitan Christmas, an enchanting evening blending sacred music and popular traditions.