Make yourself comfortable. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Let the busy world outside disappear and feel Roskilde Cathedral's large church room envelop you while you immerse yourself in meditative choral music with the DR Vocal Ensemble and deep cello sounds with solo cellist Richard Krug from the DR Symphony Orchestra.

Meditation concert

Roskilde Cathedral

Church of Our Lady

Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and Chorus Director Christopher Bell bring the acclaimed Grant Park Chorus to the neighborhoods with a gorgeous program devoted to the wonders of the human voice.

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Choral Masterworks

Columbus (Christopher) Park

South Shore Cultural Center

"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord." (Psalm 130:1) Downtown Voices; The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; and NOVUS NY bring the 2023-2024 season to a close on June 2, at 3pm, in Trinity Church, with Lili Boulanger's Psalm 130, Kaija Saariaho's Oltra Mar, and Eriks Ešenvald's Psalm 130. Free.

Season Finale: Out of the Depths

Trinity Church

Join us for an enchanting evening of choral music as Logan J. Henke takes the stage to conduct a masterful selection of works. This event, part of his Master of Music studies under the guidance of Andrew Megill, promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. The program includes a diverse range of compositions, from the traditional arrangement of "Gabriel’s Message" by Jim Clements to the contemporary vibrance of Alex Berko's new work. Delve into the poetic depths of Paweł Łukaszewski's "Shakespeare Sonnets: I. Like as the waves" and experience the serene beauty of Ēriks Ešenvalds' "Earth Teach Me Quiet." The evening will also feature Jóhann Jóhannsson's poignant "The Last Foul Wind I Ever Knew" from Drone Mass, alongside classics like Heinrich Schütz's "Ich bin eine rufende stimme" from Geistliche Chormusik. Elliot Cole's "Visions: I Saw You Under the Fig Tree" and Arvo Pärt's "The Deer’s Cry" will add to the spiritual depth of the program, with traditional arrangements like "Carrickfergus" by Joshua Pacey and Orlando di Lassus' "Lagrime di San Pietro" rounding out the evening.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The hall, known for its stunning acoustics and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for this musical journey. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this spectacular showcase of talent.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and immerse yourself in the transformative power of music.

Logan J. Henke, conducting

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Tim Lambert, conducting

Boston Conservatory Choirs, directed by Dr. Stephen Spinelli and featuring graduate conducting candidates Naomi Bennett and Edith Hernandez, present A Light in the Dark—Winter Landscapes from Around the World. This performance will provide a respite from the cold of winter, featuring repertoire by Icelandic composer Ana Þorvaldsdóttir and Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds, as well as some beloved seasonal classics.

Boston Conservatory Choirs: A Light in the Darkness—Winter Landscapes from Around the World

Saint Clements Eucharistic Shrine

Including a West Coast Première
Latvian composer Esenvalds is the rock star of choral music today!

Carmina Burana 27th Anniversary Finale

Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center

The Magnificat is a transformative experience, featuring more than 100 performers on stage for a work of immense beauty.

This music is bright and exhilarating, with soaring brass and gorgeous choral singing. It delights with its bold contrasts and cascades of light and colour – a work to nourish the spirit and renew a sense of wonder.

Js Bach's Magnificat In D

Sydney Opera House

Ryan Person serves as director of choral activities and associate professor of music at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. At Morningside, he conducts the forty-member Morningside Choir, which has been celebrated for its exceptional choral artistry and eclectic programming. The ensemble recently performed at ACDA National Conference, ACDA Midwestern Region Conference, and was selected as the winner of The American Prize in Choral Performance (College/University Division), a comprehensive national performing arts competition. Under Person’s direction, The Morningside Choir has traveled to continental and international locations, including South Africa, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

Ēriks Ešenvalds

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 18 Mar, 2025

Octavo Series (SATB) Ryan Person, Guest Conductor · Manhattan Concert Productions

Past events

13 - 14 Sep, 2024

Meditation concert · DR Vocal Ensemble

17 - 20 Jun, 2024

Choral Masterworks · Grant Park Music Festival

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