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Times of Change - From Madrigals to Motets

Vancouver Chamber Choir Camarata

January 18, 2025 | 7:30PM | Annex

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Witness the breathtaking evolution of sacred music as members of the Vancouver Chamber Choirtake you on a journey from the Renaissance to the Baroque era. Along with moderation by the fantastic Morna Edmundson, artistic director of the Elektra Women's Choir, you'll be transported by the intricate harmonies and expressive melodies of Palestrina, Monteverdi, Schütz, and Schein.

From the madrigals of the late 16th century to the sacred motets of the early 17th, experience the power and beauty of this transformative period in musical history. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear these timeless masterpieces performed by the members of one of Vancouver's finest choral ensembles!

Program

ORLANDUS LASSUS - Christus resurgens

ORLANDUS LASSUS - Veni Domine et noli tardare 

GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI DA PALESTRINA - Duo ubera tua & Quam pulchra es

CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI - O stellae coruscantes 

CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI - Laudate pueri Dominum 

MICHAEL PRAETORIUS - Maria Magdalena

JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN - Die mit Tränen säen

JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN - Drei schöne Ding sind

JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN - Herr, laß meine Klage 

HEINRICH SCHÜTZ - Io moro, ecco, io moro 

HEINRICH SCHÜTZ - Die mit Tränen 

HEINRICH SCHÜTZ - Herr, auf dich traue ich 

HEINRICH SCHÜTZ - Gib unsern Fürsten 

Emily M Cheung, soprano

Christina Cichos, soprano

Maria Golas, alto

Eric Biskupski, tenor

Steven Bélanger, bass

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