Join us for an evening of profound musical expression as the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs present a captivating performance under the baton of conductors Donald Schleicher and Andrew Megill. This special event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT in the esteemed Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

The evening's program is set to immerse the audience in the depths of spiritual and emotional exploration, featuring Ludwig van Beethoven's Mass in C Major, Op. 86, and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona nobis pacem. Beethoven's Mass in C Major, a deeply personal work that navigates the realms of doubt and faith, showcases the composer's unique ability to convey profound emotion through music. Complementing this, Vaughan Williams' Dona nobis pacem serves as an impassioned plea for peace, resonating with its premiere's historical context and the looming fears of global conflict in 1936.

The performance will spotlight the talents of soloists Kylie Buckham and Calista Smith (soprano), Giada Barney (alto), Matthew Sink (tenor), Wesley Diener (baritone), and Spencer Greene (bass), alongside the combined forces of the Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble, University Chorale, University Singers, and Northwestern Camerata.

Tickets are available for purchase at $12 for the general public and $6 for students with a valid ID. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of classical music to convey the deepest human emotions and desires for peace and understanding.

Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, United States. For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit our website.

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Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

Northwestern University

Join us for an extraordinary evening of vocal artistry and education at the Joyce DiDonato Vocal Master Class, a highlight of the Tichio-Finnie Vocal Master Class Series. This event is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:00pm CST, taking place in the prestigious Galvin Recital Hall.

Joyce DiDonato, a multi-Grammy Award winner and 2018 Olivier Award recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Opera, will share her unparalleled expertise and insights. Known for her captivating performances in Handel and Mozart operas, as well as her mastery of bel canto roles by Rossini and Donizetti, DiDonato's international acclaim is undisputed. During the 2023-24 season, she continues to grace the world's leading opera stages, including a return to the Metropolitan Opera.

The master class will feature performances by talented vocalists interpreting pieces from the operatic repertoire, including works by Richard Strauss, Charles Gounod, Giuseppe Verdi, Camille Saint-Saëns, and George Frideric Handel. Each performance will be followed by DiDonato's expert guidance and coaching, offering a rare glimpse into the process of refining vocal technique and interpretative skills.

Tickets are priced at $10 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID, though availability is limited. The Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, provides an intimate setting with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the art of opera from one of its most celebrated practitioners in one of the most beautiful venues in the country.

Giada Barney

Events

Apr 27, 2024

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Jan 8, 2024

Joyce DiDonato Vocal Master Class · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Dona nobis pacem by Williams

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Mass in C Major by Beethoven

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Singer in Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix by Saint-Saëns

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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