Our April concerts pair a moving work by George Frideric Handel, Dixit Dominus, with “The Rise of Humanity,” a new work by noted contemporary composer Stacy Garrop.
The Handel piece sets the Latin text of the Psalm 110 to nine movements of music for a chorus and five soloists. “Dixit Dominus,” or “the Lord said,” are the first two words of the Psalm. The work’s virtuosity and power belies the age of its composer, who was 22 when he wrote the piece.
“The Rise of Humanity” is the second part of a new oratorio, Terra Nostra, which is premiering in phases over a one-year period, making an exciting journey for our audiences as well as the performers. Composer Stacy Garrop, a Bay Area native, was co-commissioned by SF Choral and the Piedmont Children’s Choir to write her most ambitious, largest-scale work to date. She describes it “as a celebration of the planet, the rise of humanity and the search for a perfect balance between the earth and mankind.” The work is scored for adult and children’s choruses, a string orchestra, piano, percussionists and soloists.
Soloists Jennifer Paulino, Betany Coffland, Rita Lilly, Brian Thorsett and Nikolas Nackley join us for this concert, as well as The California Chamber Symphony.
Following Part I’s celebration of the creation of the planet, weaving together myths and legends from various cultures, Garrop turns to mankind’s industrial advance in Part II. She likens this part of the work to the middle movie of a Hollywood trilogy, setting the stage for the finale, which SF Choral will premiere in November. In her blog, the composer writes “Mankind is taking its toll on the earth and its resources; what can be done and where do we go from here?” As we all know, the answers are not easy—but she continues, “If I’ve done my job right, audiences will come back to hear the conclusion of the oratorio.”
Tickets are available at City Box Office. We hope you’ll join us for these important concerts!
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The Handel piece sets the Latin text of the Psalm 110 to nine movements of music for a chorus and five soloists. “Dixit Dominus,” or “the Lord said,” are the first two words of the Psalm. The work’s virtuosity and power belies the age of its composer, who was 22 when he wrote the piece.
“The Rise of Humanity” is the second part of a new oratorio, Terra Nostra, which is premiering in phases over a one-year period, making an exciting journey for our audiences as well as the performers. Composer Stacy Garrop, a Bay Area native, was co-commissioned by SF Choral and the Piedmont Children’s Choir to write her most ambitious, largest-scale work to date. She describes it “as a celebration of the planet, the rise of humanity and the search for a perfect balance between the earth and mankind.” The work is scored for adult and children’s choruses, a string orchestra, piano, percussionists and soloists.
Soloists Jennifer Paulino, Betany Coffland, Rita Lilly, Brian Thorsett and Nikolas Nackley join us for this concert, as well as The California Chamber Symphony.
Following Part I’s celebration of the creation of the planet, weaving together myths and legends from various cultures, Garrop turns to mankind’s industrial advance in Part II. She likens this part of the work to the middle movie of a Hollywood trilogy, setting the stage for the finale, which SF Choral will premiere in November. In her blog, the composer writes “Mankind is taking its toll on the earth and its resources; what can be done and where do we go from here?” As we all know, the answers are not easy—but she continues, “If I’ve done my job right, audiences will come back to hear the conclusion of the oratorio.”
Tickets are available at City Box Office. We hope you’ll join us for these important concerts!
Our April concerts pair a moving work by George Frideric Handel, Dixit Dominus, with “The Rise of Humanity,” a new work by noted contemporary composer Stacy Garrop.
The Handel piece sets the Latin text of the Psalm 110 to nine movements of music for a chorus and five soloists. “Dixit Dominus,” or “the Lord said,” are the first two words of the Psalm. The work’s virtuosity and power belies the age of its composer, who was 22 when he wrote the piece.
“The Rise of Humanity” is the second part of a new oratorio, Terra Nostra, which is premiering in phases over a one-year period, making an exciting journey for our audiences as well as the performers. Composer Stacy Garrop, a Bay Area native, was co-commissioned by SF Choral and the Piedmont Children’s Choir to write her most ambitious, largest-scale work to date. She describes it “as a celebration of the planet, the rise of humanity and the search for a perfect balance between the earth and mankind.” The work is scored for adult and children’s choruses, a string orchestra, piano, percussionists and soloists.
Soloists Jennifer Paulino, Betany Coffland, Rita Lilly, Brian Thorsett and Nikolas Nackley join us for this concert, as well as The California Chamber Symphony.
Following Part I’s celebration of the creation of the planet, weaving together myths and legends from various cultures, Garrop turns to mankind’s industrial advance in Part II. She likens this part of the work to the middle movie of a Hollywood trilogy, setting the stage for the finale, which SF Choral will premiere in November. In her blog, the composer writes “Mankind is taking its toll on the earth and its resources; what can be done and where do we go from here?” As we all know, the answers are not easy—but she continues, “If I’ve done my job right, audiences will come back to hear the conclusion of the oratorio.”
Tickets are available at City Box Office. We hope you’ll join us for these important concerts!
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The Handel piece sets the Latin text of the Psalm 110 to nine movements of music for a chorus and five soloists. “Dixit Dominus,” or “the Lord said,” are the first two words of the Psalm. The work’s virtuosity and power belies the age of its composer, who was 22 when he wrote the piece.
“The Rise of Humanity” is the second part of a new oratorio, Terra Nostra, which is premiering in phases over a one-year period, making an exciting journey for our audiences as well as the performers. Composer Stacy Garrop, a Bay Area native, was co-commissioned by SF Choral and the Piedmont Children’s Choir to write her most ambitious, largest-scale work to date. She describes it “as a celebration of the planet, the rise of humanity and the search for a perfect balance between the earth and mankind.” The work is scored for adult and children’s choruses, a string orchestra, piano, percussionists and soloists.
Soloists Jennifer Paulino, Betany Coffland, Rita Lilly, Brian Thorsett and Nikolas Nackley join us for this concert, as well as The California Chamber Symphony.
Following Part I’s celebration of the creation of the planet, weaving together myths and legends from various cultures, Garrop turns to mankind’s industrial advance in Part II. She likens this part of the work to the middle movie of a Hollywood trilogy, setting the stage for the finale, which SF Choral will premiere in November. In her blog, the composer writes “Mankind is taking its toll on the earth and its resources; what can be done and where do we go from here?” As we all know, the answers are not easy—but she continues, “If I’ve done my job right, audiences will come back to hear the conclusion of the oratorio.”
Tickets are available at City Box Office. We hope you’ll join us for these important concerts!
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