One of Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 premier womenB次元官网网址檚 choirs is coming to the West Shore for a Christmas concert that promises to brighten the day of even the staunchest Scrooge.

Ensemble Laude, with guest organist Nicholas Fairbank, will bring a variety of era-sweeping melodies to Metchosin on Dec. 18, from Classic composers such as Hasse and Hadyn to modern Scandinavian pieces by Pat Uusberg and Tone Ophus.

The works of contemporary Canadian composers such as VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Georgina Craig and Fairbanks are also presented with Ukrainian composer Galina GrigorjevaB次元官网网址檚 B次元官网网址淚n ParadisumB次元官网网址� with whatB次元官网网址檚 sure to be an engrossing experience for the listener.  In its 19th year, Ensemble Laude has gained a measure of local fame with its a capella performances and medieval repertoire. For more information, visit ensemblelaude.org.

joel.tansey@goldstreamgazette.com

Mark your calendar:

B次元官网网址� What: Skyward! presented by Ensemble Laude

B次元官网网址� When: Dec. 18

B次元官网网址� Where: St. MaryB次元官网网址檚 Anglican Church in Metchosin (4125 Metchosin Rd.)

B次元官网网址� How much: Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Available online via tickets@ensemblelaude.org