The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Grace and Truth

For many people, over several generations, the celebration of the Advent - Christmas - Epiphany season begins with the annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a century-old tradition of the college located in Northfield, Minnesota. A New Song of Grace and Truth features a rich repertoire of classic Advent and Christmas compositions, familiar carols, hymns from around the world, and contemporary pieces from a diverse range of composers and cultures, offering music that both celebrates the history of the college while also highlighting beautiful works from around the globe.

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