PROGRAM
| ZANAIDA ROBLES |
New commission (World Premiere)* |
J.S. BACH
|
Two Motets
Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir (Do not fear, I am with you)
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (Sing to the Lord a new song) |
| MARGARET BONDS |
Spiritual Suite |
| MARGARET BONDS |
Credo |
ARTISTS
Grant Gershon, conductor
Chloe Vaught, soprano
Jamal Moore, bass
Lara Downes, piano
48 singer, solos, continuo
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
If Bach says that we should “Sing to the Lord a new song” that’s exactly what the Chorale will do—sing a world premiere work by Zanaida Robles. Similarly, when Bach suggests "Have no fear, I am with you,” we are asked to have faith, to believe in something that we feel in our hearts, just as Margaret Bonds uses W.E.B. DuBois’ poem
Credo to share her beliefs.
Spiritual Suite is Bonds’ magnum opus for piano with each movement based on a traditional Negro spiritual connecting hints of blues, jazz, and gospel with the classical styles of Romanticism and Impressionism. Collectively, the program is an evening filled with music with great strength of purpose in every phrase and note.
LISTEN UP! PRE-CONCERT TALK:
Saturday, April 6 at 1pm
Sunday, April 7 at 6pm
With KUSC Radio Host Jennifer Miller and Grant Gershon.
ON FULL SERIES, CLASSIC SERIES AND MATINEE SERIES
*This program is made possible by generous support from The Susan Erburu Reardon and George Reardon Commissioning Fund.
Please note that artists, dates, times, prices, and program are subject to change. All sales final.
