The Brierwood Ensemble presents Candlelight Christmas at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort, NC. The concert features festive works by French Baroque composers Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Elizabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, and Jean-Marie LeClair, along with Carlos Salzedo’s solo harp arrangement of the traditional carol I Wonder As I Wander and selections from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ballet The Nutcracker. The Brierwood Ensemble was co-founded in 2016 by Wilmington-based musicians Linda Estep (violin), Clark Spencer (viola/violin), Helena Kopchick Spencer (bassoon), and Christina Brier (harp). Committed to sharing both familiar and lesser known works of classical music with a wide range of audiences, members of the Brierwood Ensemble introduce each musical selection with brief notes on its historical background and cultural context.

All are welcome! The concert is free.