Friday, February 4, 2011 8:00pm
“These men are phenomenal: as fresh as a blade of grass, tightly focused and keenly expressive.”
New York Times
“Chanticleer fascinates and enthralls for much the same reason a fine chocolate or a Rolls Royce does: through luxurious perfection.”
Los Angeles Times
The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer returns to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to hear this “orchestra of voices” in live performance.
PROGRAM
I.
Assumpta est Maria in cælum à 5* Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525 – 1594)
Ave Maria virgo serena* Jean Mouton (c. 1459 – 1522)
II.
Ave regina cælorum Plainchant
Ave regina cælorum Francisco Guerrero (1528 – 1599)
Ave regina cælorum Andrea Gabrieli (1533 – 1585)
III.
Give Alms of Thy Goods* Christopher Tye (c. 1505 – 1573)
If Ye Love Me* Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 1585)
Our Father* John Sheppard (1515 – c. 1559)
IV.
Hymn to St. Cecilia* Benjamin Britten (1913 – 1976)
INTERMISSION
V.
Ave Maria* Franz Biebl (1906-2001)
The Word Became Flesh† Jan Sandström (b. 1954)
Island in Space* Kirke Mechem (b. 1925)
Past Life Melodies* Sarah Hopkins (b. 1958)
VIII.
A Selection of Spirituals and Gospel Music To Be Announced
Tickets: $37 (SOLD OUT), $27, $17
TIckets available at the door at 7:30 PM
Click here to find out more about Chanticleer on their website
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