Pala presents Scandinavian Christmas music

FALLBROOK – Southern California Damekor will present a concert of Scandinavian Christmas music in the Sun Room at Pala Mesa Resort Monday, Dec. 18.

The program begins 7 p.m. and includes a traditional St. Lucia procession, a arrangement of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and a reading of the Christmas story.

Damekor, which means “women’s choir” in Scandinavian, is an ensemble of 10 musicians. Much of their repertoire is a cappella, but since many of the singers also play instruments, they often add flutes, cello, harp, guitar and percussion to their songs. Several of their arrangements have been made by Lorian Dunlop, one of the group’s musicians.

The special concert is free to the public. In addition, Pala Mesa Resort is offering a 25 percent preconcert discount on meals at their restaurant, Aquaterra, for those attending the concert. Reservations are strongly recommended.