Spem in alium
Jan 28, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Pictured above L-R: Gregório Taniguchi, tenor & Luc Kleiner, baritone
ABOUT THIS CONCERT
For awe-inspiring vocal magnificence and virtuosity, look no further than Tallis’ towering Spem in alium. Written for an astounding forty individual voice parts, Tallis’ motet is regarded as the pinnacle of Renaissance polyphonic ingenuity. Howells’ Requiem, a rarely performed Romantic masterpiece, is a sublime and complex work of soaring vocals and unexpected harmonies. Join the Master Chorale for a singular performance of two monumental masterpieces, and a varied sonic showcase of music reflecting on the same spirit of hope, devotion, and deliverance – including the world premiere of Carlos Simon’s Affirmations.
PROGRAM
| THOMAS TALLIS | Spem in alium |
| JAMES MACMILLAN | Vidi aquam |
| HERBERT HOWELLS | Requiem |
| HYO-WON WOO (arr.) | Amazing Grace |
| CARLOS SIMON | Affirmations (World Premiere) |
| Additional works to be announced. |
ARTISTS
Jenny Wong, conductor80 singers
With KUSC Radio Host Alan Chapman and Jenny Wong.
On Full Series
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This program is made possible by generous support from the Dan Murphy Foundation.
Please note that artists, dates, times, prices, and program are subject to change. All sales final.
ABOUT THIS CONCERT
For awe-inspiring vocal magnificence and virtuosity, look no further than Tallis’ towering Spem in alium. Written for an astounding forty individual voice parts, Tallis’ motet is regarded as the pinnacle of Renaissance polyphonic ingenuity. Howells’ Requiem, a rarely performed Romantic masterpiece, is a sublime and complex work of soaring vocals and unexpected harmonies. Join the Master Chorale for a singular performance of two monumental masterpieces, and a varied sonic showcase of music reflecting on the same spirit of hope, devotion, and deliverance – including the world premiere of Carlos Simon’s Affirmations.
PROGRAM
| THOMAS TALLIS | Spem in alium |
| JAMES MACMILLAN | Vidi aquam |
| HERBERT HOWELLS | Requiem |
| HYO-WON WOO (arr.) | Amazing Grace |
| CARLOS SIMON | Affirmations (World Premiere) |
| Additional works to be announced. |
ARTISTS
Jenny Wong, conductor80 singers
With KUSC Radio Host Alan Chapman and Jenny Wong.
On Full Series
This program is made possible by generous support from the Dan Murphy Foundation.
Please note that artists, dates, times, prices, and program are subject to change. All sales final.
