Our 65th Anniversary Season opens with ECHOES — a concert that blends traditions of remembrance and celebration. Inspired by All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos, this program highlights the power of music to uplift, connect, and bring joy. From David Conte’s Three Mexican Folk Songs to Dan Forrest’s Introit-Kyrie from Requiem for the Living, Ēriks Ešenvalds’ O Salutaris Hostia to Bach’s Dona Nobis Pacem, and more, the afternoon unfolds in a rich tapestry of sound.

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Echoes

San Dieguito United Methodist Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

As part of Tippet Rise’s Wander series, this concert takes place among works of art located on the art center’s Cottonwood Campus, including the Tiara Acoustic Shell, Daydreams and Cursive Takes a Holiday by Patrick Dougherty, Xylem by Francis Kéré, and the Olivier Music Barn.

Wander Series: Roots in the Sky

The Cottonwood Campus

Singing has always been a priority in the Baltic states, but no other country in Europe has such a rich and diverse choral landscape as Latvia. The State Choir of Latvija, Latvia's largest professional ensemble of its kind, also comes from this environment. With unearthly sound power - from radiant soprano heights to unfathomable bass depths - this impressive ensemble not only causes a sensation in its homeland, but also regularly delights audiences in the world's major music metropolises. The Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra considers itself lucky to be able to welcome the approximately 70 singers from Riga again this season after their visit in the 2023/2024 season. Before its performance in Arnold Schönberg's Gurre-Lieder on July 9 and 10, 2025, the State Choir of Latvija will make an a cappella stopover in the Salvatorkirche. Under the direction of Māris Sirmais, an atmospheric program will be performed, which, starting with the romantic sounds of Anton Bruckner or Edward Elgar, touches on classical modernism and, above all, presents music by contemporary Baltic composers.

special choir concert

Salvatorkirche Duisburg

Concert Chorale

The University of Texas at Austin

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.

Octavo Series (SATB) Ryan Person, Guest Conductor

Carnegie Hall

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.

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

Sandbox Percussion joins The Crossing for composer Harold Meltzer and poet Aracelis Girmay’s You Are Who I Love, a new work about the undocumented immigrant experience in the United States. Both ensembles are entirely dedicated to new music: Sandbox Percussion has been called “exhilarating” by The New York Times and “utterly mesmerizing” by The Guardian, while the Philadelphia-based chorus The Crossing has won four Grammy Awards.

Ēriks Ešenvalds

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 25, 2026

You Are Who I Love · Stanford Live

Past events

1 - 2 Nov, 2025

Echoes · San Diego Master Chorale

Sep 6, 2025

Wander Series: Roots in the Sky · Tippet Rise Art Center

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