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Furniture or architecture might come to mind when one hears the phrase "mid-century modern," but the creative style also impacted the music of the time. You’ll likely discover a mid-century work you’ve never heard before on this program for a cappella chorus.

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Mid-Century Modern

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

Church of the Little Flower

All Saints Episcopal Church

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church

Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Fauré's Requiem and the West Coast premiere of the enchanting compositions of Ola Gjeilo in an extraordinary choral concert. Experience the transcendent power of Fauré's Requiem as delicate harmonies and haunting melodies intertwine, taking you on a profound journey of introspection. Simultaneously, be mesmerized by the Norway-inspired works of Ola Gjeilo, performed with the composer at the piano. Let the combined talents of the UCI Chamber Singers and Concert Choir transport you to a realm of serenity, where the soul-stirring music resonates deeply, leaving an everlasting impression.

UCI Chamber Singers and Concert Choir: Faure & Gjeilo

Irvine Barclay Theatre

A collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning lutenist and conductor Stephen Stubbs; Claudio Monteverdi’s music broke the rules of Renaissance polyphony and created the foundations of modern music. Like Shakespeare, Monteverdi’s genius lay in his ability to communicate the full compass of human emotions, especially the most mysterious, tragic, and magical of them all–love.

Love and Revolution

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church

All Souls' Episcopal Church

A special visit to the Esterházy palace by war hero Admiral Lord Nelson and his mistress, Lady Emma Hamilton, inspired this concert of works by Haydn.

Enlightenment Festival: A Visit with Haydn

Father and son Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti were influential in the musical life of Naples, Italy in the Baroque period. Captivating and meditative, these intricate Baroque vocal works provide a pause from modern life.

Enlightenment Festival: A Scarlatti Family Affair

St Philip's Episcopal Church and School

All Souls Episcopal Church

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

From the joyful Hallelujah Chorus to the final majestic Amen, be awed by Los Angeles’ premiere performance of this iconic oratorio of prophesy and resurrection. Celebrate the season with our glorious soloists, Baroque orchestra and, of course, “the best-by-far chorus in America!”

John Buffett

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Events

Past events

25 - 28 Apr, 2024

Mid-Century Modern · Seraphic Fire

Mar 13, 2024

UCI Chamber Singers and Concert Choir: Faure & Gjeilo · UCI Department of Music

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