A really beautiful introduction establishes the tone for this glorious congregation/choir setting, which was the highlight of the 2019 Christmas at Duke Chapel program. Accompanied by organ and strings,

With original music and text by Karen Marrolli, this lovely Advent anthem interweaves the tunes Veni Emmanuel and Ermuntre dich, mostly in the flute part. Choir and flute are heard alone

The poem Mary the Dawn explores rich poetic images of the relationship between Christ and his mother, reflecting key moments in salvation history: birth, passion, and resurrection. Charles

An original chant-like tune is used for the opening section, singing the Latin text "Veni, veni, Rex Gentium." Then the cello takes that melody as the choir sings the VENI EMMANUEL tune with English text.

The haunting hymn tune STAR IN THE EAST is set to a new text by the composer that references Reginald Heber's Brightest and Best of the Star of the Morning. The violin adds a folk-like quality at