Handel was a man who understood the theater and its audience—always after his next hit, seeking to please his public. In this concert of contrasts and connections, we showcase his music for the stage, always recognizable by its emotional clarity, and at the heart of the evening place a duo of compositions exploring the creation story by two of today’s most powerful musical voices: Errollyn Wallen CBE and PBO’s Composer-in-Residence Tarik O’Regan.

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Garden Of  Good & Evil

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Stanford University

Pacific Chorale’s first-ever presentation of Vaughan Williams’ powerful plea for peace, Dona Nobis Pacem, honors the composer’s 150th year, and features Deanna Breiwick and Grammy Award-winner Dashon Burton as soloists. This closing program to the Chorale’s 2021-22 season also includes a new work by former Composer-in-Residence Tarik O’Regan, a West Coast premiere by longtime collaborator Frank Ticheli, Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw’s playful pairing of choir and string orchestra, and an exuberant Walt Whitman setting by Jake Runestad.

Dona Nobis Pacem

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Join us for a captivating morning with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus at the "Coffee with the GRS Chorus" event. Under the baton of esteemed conductor Pearl Shangkuan, immerse yourself in a selection of classical masterpieces that promise to uplift and inspire. The program features an array of compositions, including Bach's jubilant "Cantata Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191," Elaine Hagenberg's luminous "Illuminare," a selection from Tarik O'Regan's evocative "Triptych," Dan Forrest's serene "Ubi Caritas," and Beethoven's majestic "Hallelujah Chorus" from "Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85."

This unique event offers you the chance to experience the phenomenal voices of your Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus in an intimate setting, ensuring an unforgettable experience. To make your morning even more enjoyable, we invite you to join us for complimentary coffee and donuts before the performance, allowing for a moment of relaxation and community before the musical journey begins.

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 07, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and be sure to join us at the St. Cecilia Music Center for this special event. Tickets are available now, and we encourage you to secure yours early to witness the sublime beauty of choral music performed by one of the region's premier choruses.

Thank you to our sponsors and to Pearl Shangkuan, who occupies the Covenant Chair, for making this event possible. We look forward to sharing this beautiful morning of music and fellowship with you.

Coffee with the GRS Chorus

St. Cecilia Music Center

Join us for "An Evening with the GRS Chorus," a captivating concert experience that showcases the phenomenal voices of the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus. Under the baton of conductor Pearl Shangkuan, the evening promises an unforgettable auditory journey through a selection of masterpieces, including BACH's Cantata "Gloria in excelsis Deo," BWV 191, ELAINE HAGENBERG's "Illuminare," TARIK O'REGAN's selection from "Triptych," DAN FORREST's "Ubi Caritas," and BEETHOVEN's "Hallelujah Chorus" from "Christus am Ölberge" (Christ on the Mount of Olives), Op. 85.

This intimate concert setting at the St. Cecilia Music Center on Friday, March 07, 2025, at 7:30 PM, not only offers an evening of exquisite choral music but also invites attendees to a wine and cheese reception following the performance, providing a perfect opportunity to mingle and reflect on the night's musical offerings.

Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus in an evening that promises to be both enlightening and enchanting.

Tarik O'Regan

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 7, 2025

Coffee with the GRS Chorus · Grand Rapids Symphony

Mar 7, 2025

An Evening with the GRS Chorus · Grand Rapids Symphony

Past events

18 - 21 Oct, 2023

Garden Of Good & Evil · Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale

May 7, 2022

Dona Nobis Pacem · Segerstrom Center For The Arts

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