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Concert

Radiant Light

  • Sunday, December 14, 2025
  • 4:30 PM
  • Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes
  • Washington, DC
Music to celebrate the holidays by Byrd, McDowall, Chilcott, and many others
Our annual holiday program this year is entitled Radiant Light and features classic arrangements of beloved carols like “Angels from the Realms of Glory” and “The Holly and the Ivy,” new works like Adrian Peacock’s “Venite, Gaudete,” Cecilia McDowall’s “Regina Caeli,” Bob Chilcott’s “The Shepherd’s Carol,” and much more. Join us to celebrate the holidays together with this concert celebrating the joy of the holiday season!

Please note: Program order listed below is subject to change.

Program

  • Byrd Laudibus in sanctis
  • Weir Drop down, ye heavens, from above
  • Perinpanayagam In Bethlehem Above
  • Chilcott The Shepherd’s Carol
  • Traditional English The Holly and The Ivy (arr. Jacques)
  • Campkin The Crimson Sun
  • Gruber and Sixten Mary’s Lullaby (Silent Night)
  • Peacock Venite, Gaudete!
  • Traditional German In Dulci Jubilo (arr. Bach)
  • McDowall Regina Caeli
  • Hurd O Heavens, Open from Above
  • Parry The Aldeburgh Carol
  • Traditional French Angels, from the Realms of Glory (arr. Jacques)
  • Lloyd So Breaks The Sun

Estimated runtime

1h 10m

Ends around

5:40 PM

  • Doors open

  • Part one

    25m

  • Intermission

    15m

  • Part two

    30m

  • Concert ends

Season

2025-2026 Season

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Part of the series

Radiant Light

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Venue information

Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes

1215 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
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Parking

One Franklin Square garage is located approximately two blocks from the church. Limited street parking is also available. Allow ample time if planning to street park.

Public transportation

The closest Metro stations are Metro Center (red, orange, blue, and silver lines) and Mt. Vernon Square (green and yellow lines). Both are about five blocks from the church.

Accessibility

Entrance ramp located just to the left of the main entrance on Massachusetts Ave NW. An accessible bathroom is available.