Tolzer Knabenchor; Yale University's Society of Orpheus and Bacchus

Tolzer Knabenchor Metal Zone, Elements Dec 24-26

Yale University's Society of Orpheus and Bacchus Cityplaza's Atrium Dec 30-Jan 2

Joining the plethora of lively Christmas events this weekend will be the German boys' choir Tolzer Knabenchor from Bavaria. Founded by Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden in 1956 when he was only 19, the troupe now gives more than 250 concerts and opera performances a year in countries such as Japan, Israel, the US and the mainland.

Schmidt-Gaden, the choir's director and singing master, says they will be bringing to Hong Kong their signature programme Alpenlandische Weihnacht (Alpine Christmas). The programme will also feature a variety of the most popular Christmas carols in Germany, Europe and worldwide.

He adds December is traditionally a busy month for the Tolzer Knabenchor (above) which, with its soloists, give about 60 performances. The choir's last trip to Asia was in 2006 to South Korea, and the concert at Elements will mark their debut in Hong Kong.

There is more carol singing over at Cityplaza where Yale University's Society of Orpheus and Bacchus, one of the longest-running collegiate a cappella groups in the US, will be making its Asian debut. The 20-strong troupe will be performing tuneful chart hits as well as classic Christmas songs.