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Tradition and change are not incompatible. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton\u2019s annual \u201cLesson and Carols for Christmas\u201d concert offers just the right balance of what is loved in the long-running tradition with a few new twists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One new twist – or half twist, if you like – is the location of Saturday\u2019s performance. The Nov. 30 concert will take place at the First Presbyterian Union Church, located at 90 North Ave. in Owego at 4 p.m., while the Sunday performance remains at the Church of the Holy Trinity, located at 346 Prospect St. in Binghamton at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premiering \u201cLet the New Year In,\u201d a work commissioned by the Madrigal Choir from Grammy award-winning British composer Philip Lawson, will be the most noteworthy new element in the concert. Artistic Director Bruce Borton admits, \u201cThis work certainly has some significant challenges but will be a wonderful new work, well worth whatever efforts it requires.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawson\u2019s musical achievements are many. Probably most notable are his over 200 published choral works, his 18 years singing baritone with the King\u2019s Singers and the 50 pieces he arranged for that same group. He is presently Musical Director of the Romsey Singers and is on staff of the Vocal Departments of Wells Cathedral and the University of Bristol.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Philip Lawson, composer. Provided photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of my goals,\u201d Borton reports, \u201csince taking over the directorship of the Madrigal Choir has been to establish a regular choral commission series. Over the years, the choir has had the opportunity to commission and premiere several pieces, and it is always a thrilling but \u2018scary\u2019 prospect. The opportunity to encourage and foster the creation of new music is a privilege but also an intimidating challenge for an amateur ensemble. One never knows what the challenges of the piece will be until it arrives. To give the new piece a satisfactory performance is a serious responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another twist is a newer setting of \u201cThere Is No Rose\u201d composed by then 23-year-old Connor Koppen in 2014. After decades of singing John Joubert\u2019s 1954 composition, the choir trades it for this hauntingly beautiful rendition, melding lilting harmonies seamlessly with this traditional 15th century text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Gifts (Barbara Kaufman, recorder, and Paul Sweeny, guitar), organist Tim Smith, the processional \u201cO Come, All Ye Faithful,\u201d songs like \u201cComfort, Comfort Ye My People\u201d and \u201cThe Three Kings,\u201d and the hymns sung by choir and audience together remain a part of this perennially popular performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lourdes \/ Ascension sponsors this concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for this concert can be purchased online at http:\/\/madrigalchoir.com<\/a> and at the door.\u00a0They are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID.\u00a0Details and additional information are also available on the website.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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