The Waverly Consort proffers authentic medieval music

Between parades, rock shows, symphony performances and church events, there will be an array of Christmas-related activities seeking the attention of the Classic City this season.

But perhaps the most unusual holiday presentation will take place Sunday, when the New York-based Waverly Consort presents "The Christmas Story" at the UGA Performing Arts Center.

Founded 45 years ago by Michael and Kay Jaffee, The Waverly Consort's focus is on early music (generally composed before 1750), with the group's singers and musicians performing on reproductions of medieval instruments to provide patrons an idea of what it was like when a particular repertoire was presented for the first time in the great cathedrals of Europe.

Michael Jaffee says he had no idea the program would prove to be so popular for so long.

"We had done some other stage productions before ('The Christmas Story') that did very well, but none that lasted this long, so we're very pleased that this seems to have held the boards," he says.

While the 13-member ensemble (eight singers, five instrumentalists) has a variety of programs in its musical portfolio, it's clear that "The Christmas Story" is a much-favored presentation, as the Chicago Tribune has praised it as "one of the joys of the season," and the Louisville Courier-Journal has described it as "glorious to hear."

Jaffee says he doesn't have a favorite section of the concert, but he does enjoy certain aspects of the performance.

"What I like most about it is that although it has music

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