The Concordia Christmas Concert has always sought to illuminate through music, art and the spoken word the rich tapestry of parable, theology, and the story that is the interaction of God and humankind that is found in the Holy Bible. Throughout Biblical history, Christ is referred to as the living water. 'Come to the Living Water' is about the image of Christ and the coming of Christ into this barren and thirsty world. Concordia's world-renowned musical groups and ensembles, The Concordia Choir, The Concordia College Orchestra, The Concordia Chapel Choir, Mannerchor and Cantabile, and Bel Canto, bring us this magnificent annual live narrated Christmas event in 26 parts. The title cut, 'Come to the Living Water,' is a dramatic, powerful depiction of the creation of earth, followed by 'The Heavens Are Telling of the Glory of God' and the hymn 'All Creatures of our God and King.' The story of Christ's birth is told with traditional carols like 'Ave Maria,' 'O Little Town of Bethlehem,' 'Silent Night,' 'What Child,' 'Infant Holy, Infant Lowly,' and 'I Saw Three Ships,' but also included are less familiar pieces like Philipp Nicolai's lovely a cappella piece, 'Wake, Awake,' Rene Clausen's 'Calm On The Listening Ear of Night,' Eleanor Daly's 'Sunny Bank,' the Swedish carol 'When Christmas Morn is Dawning,' and Knut Nystedt's 'Cry Out and Shout.' Mostly orchestrally accompanied, the joyous 'Come to the Living Water' is the next best thing to being at this wonderful event!