Noël, Noël: Christmas at the Villa is a welcome break from the frantic pace of the holiday season. The serene beauty of the Italian Chapel is a perfect setting in which to be uplifted by lilting carols, choral classics and new works sure to become future favorites.

Highlights of the program include Franz Biebl's popular 1964 work Ave Maria, Giovanni Gabrieli's Hodie Christus natus est and traditional favorites and carols arranged by Alice Parker, Bob Chilcott and John Rutter. Joining the Houston Chamber Choir for matinee performances will be The Treble Choir of Houston. The Treble Choir, directed by Marianna Parnas-Simpson, comprises children from many backgrounds from the greater Houston community.