Christmas Magic with the Swiss Gospel Singers and Chris de Burgh
Believe in Christmas! The Swiss Gospel Singers have dedicated their second album entirely to the magic of Christmas. They were joined by Chris de Burgh. Following the successful CD launch at the Stadtcasino Basel in 2023, the approximately 100 singers, under the direction of Christer Løvold, are once again on tour with the international star, getting their audience in the Christmas spirit.
Gospel literally means “the good news,” the joyful message. No wonder, then, that gospel music fits perfectly into the Christmas season. In their concert series, the Swiss Gospel Singers present popular melodies and carols for Advent and Christmas, with lyrics spanning seven centuries. Traditional, modern, contemplative, rousing… Choir director Christer Løvold has specially rearranged the pieces for the choir.
The concert program is peppered with hits by Chris de Burgh. For the first time ever, his Christmas songs have been compiled on a CD. Since 2021, the world-famous Irish singer and composer and the Swiss Power Gospel Choir have maintained a musical friendship. De Burgh served as the godfather of the first album, “Amazing Grace,” and performed with the choir on the Swiss television show “Happy Day” as well as at two benefit concerts for the people of Ukraine. The CD “Believe in Christmas” is a collaborative work by the artists. And on the CD celebrating the Irishman’s 50th anniversary on stage, the Swiss Gospel Singers sing “On this day” together with him.
Following their spectacular debut at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Swiss Gospel Singers captivate their audience—sometimes with energy, liveliness, speed, and playfulness, and at other times with melancholy, emotion, and gentleness. Rhythmic, surprising, and guaranteed to give you goosebumps. The choir is accompanied by its friends, outstanding soloists and musicians: Mélanie Wullschleger-Lacroix, Pau Figueres, Felix Klaus, Mark B. Lay, Petter Udland Johansen, Adam Taubitz, Costi Topalidis, and Alex Wäber.
Seating is limited at all concert venues. It is advisable to reserve tickets early.
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