The Vienna Boys Choir has been a favorite guest at holiday time for its traditional Christmas music. This week they return in a varied program that captures their crystal clear tones in impeccable harmonies. Conductor Manolo Cagnin is ready to tackle the selections that range from sacred and classical to folk and pop numbers. “The first part of the program opens with works by Brahms, Schubert and Tomasa da Vittoria,” he said. “You’ll hear folk songs from Austria, Italy and America, a polka, a medley from the Broadway show ‘Sister Act’ and Michael Jackson’s ‘We Are The World.’ The boys and I like every kind of music, so it’s great fun for us to sing a big variety of numbers.

“We’re like a big family. I arrange the music and before we begin a tour the boys help choose what they want to include. As we travel, they decide what to sing at each stop. We tour for ten weeks, so it’s important for them to sing the music they love with enthusiasm at all times. Music is a big joy for them. During the tour, we have days off every week and plenty of time to visit points of interest along the way. While we were in Texas, I learned some cowboy songs that we’ll add to our repertoire.”