Winter Tales – Winter 2027
Join Us for Winter Tales
The La Jolla Renaissance Singers invite you to join us for Winter Tales, a celebration of the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the winter season through the timeless sound of choral music.
Under the artistic direction of Douglas Lynn, the ensemble brings together music spanning centuries, from the Renaissance and beyond, in three performances throughout San Diego County.
Concert Dates
Coronado
Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church
700 D Ave, Coronado
Oceanside
Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church
1450 South Melrose Dr, Oceanside
San Diego
Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 4:00 PM
University City United Church
2877 Governor Dr, San Diego
About the Program
Winter has inspired musicians and storytellers for centuries – a season of darkness and light, celebration and reflection, stillness and wonder.
Winter Tales explores these many moods of the season through the rich sound of choral music. For more than 60 years, the La Jolla Renaissance Singers have brought Renaissance and early choral music to audiences throughout San Diego County.
We hope you’ll join us this January.
Selections from Past Performances
These songs, performed by our group, feature some of our favorite pieces from the Renaissance period. From joyful carols to heartfelt motets and playful madrigals, we hope you enjoy the beauty and variety of this timeless music.
April is in my Mistress’ Face
Thomas Morley (1557-1602)
This elegant English madrigal by Thomas Morley—student of William Byrd and a key figure in popularizing the form—compares a woman’s beauty to the changing seasons with vivid, poetic economy.
Au Joly jeu du pousse avant
Clément Janequin (1485-1558)
Clément Janequin, a pioneer of vocal sound effects, playfully recreates the flirtation and motion of a courtly game in this witty Renaissance chanson.
Damon Inrrepit Callidus
György Orbán (1947-)
Hungarian composer György Orbán brings modern harmonic flair with pulsing rhythms and dramatic crescendos to this Latin choral work about a sly suitor’s pursuit.
O Magnum Mysterium
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
Tomás Luis de Victoria, Spain’s greatest Renaissance composer, evokes awe at the Nativity with rich, flowing harmonies in this meditative motet.
Pat-a-pan
Bernard de La Monnoye (1641-1728)
In this upbeat French Christmas carol, Bernard de La Monnoye—who wrote in Burgundian dialect to preserve local culture—uses playful syllables to echo drums and flutes throughout.
Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One
Healy Willan (1880-1968)
Healey Willan sets Song of Songs verses with lush Romantic harmonies, blending sacred text with heartfelt lyricism.
Donate
Please consider making a donation to support the La Jolla Renaissance Singers as we continue to share the beauty of early choral music with our community—just scan the QR code below to contribute. Thank you!
Please contact us at: lajollarenaissancesingers@gmail.com for more information.