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Listen to the 2018 CBC Christmas Sing-In

By
Robert Rowat

We're sorry, this concert is no longer available for streaming. Listen to the 2019 CBC Christmas Sing-In here.


Get into the spirit of the season with the 39th annual CBC Christmas Sing-In, a cherished Montreal tradition that has taken place since 1980 at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. An additional audience at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' Bourgie Concert Hall enjoys the performance via video simulcast.

Hit play, above, or scroll down to hear individual pieces from this heartwarming concert of Christmas favourites, with conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée leading the Choir of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, the Sing-In brass and percussion ensemble, organist and director of music Jonathan Oldengarm, harpist Valérie Milot and 1,000 carollers singing along. The concert was recorded on Dec. 9.


Enjoy these photos from the 2018 CBC Christmas Sing-In


While you're listening, consult the concert program, below, for information on the music and musicians and to follow the words for the audience carols.


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