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Experience the profound beauty of "Awe and Wonder" with Ars Lyrica Houston on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 7:30 PM. This enchanting evening will take place at St. Philip Presbyterian Church, located at 4807 San Felipe St, offering a journey through major works for chorus and orchestra that explore the creation story and the incarnation of Christ.

The program features C. P. E. Bach's setting of Friedrich Klopstock’s "Morning Song on the Feast of Creation," blending Enlightenment thought with Christian theology, and Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s "Midnight Mass for Christmas," which infuses the canonical text with the melodies of French carols. Adding to the festive spirit, Heinrich Biber’s "Serenade of the Nightwatchman" promises to set an expectant tone for the holiday season.

The performance will showcase the talents of Julia Fox, Amia Langer, Michael Skarke, Sarah Dyer, Thomas O'Neill, Hayden Smith, Joeavian Rivera, and Christopher Besch, marking an Ars Lyrica debut for some. This event is a highlight of Ars Lyrica's 20th anniversary season, celebrating "20 Years of Magic."

Tickets are available for in-person attendance, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Special rates are offered for students with a promo code and valid ID. Please note, this concert will not be live-streamed.

Join us for an evening of "Awe and Wonder," where sublime simplicity and musical brilliance come together for a memorable holiday celebration.

Awe and Wonder

Saint Philip Presbyterian Church

Claudio Monteverdi’s Madrigals of Love and War transformed a venerable genre—the Renaissance part song—into dramatic scenes that rival the flamboyant art of Caravaggio or Bernini. By updating an old musical form, Monteverdi created a repertoire that is both timeless and singular: few madrigals from any age hold a candle to these masterworks for multiple voices and instruments.

Thomas O'Neill

Tenor

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Nov 8, 2024

Madrigals of Love & War · Ars Lyrica Houston

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Dec 12, 2023

Awe and Wonder · Ars Lyrica Houston

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