Opus 7: Aye, Sing we now of Joy!
$20-$24
Hugo Distler — Lo How a Rose e're blooming
Johannes Brahms — O Heiland reiß die Himmel auf
Giselle Wyers — Selected works
Stephen Brozovich — Selected works
John Muehleisen — Selected works
Bern Herbolsheimer — Selected works
Arvo Pärt — Selected works
Pierre Villette — Selected works
Javier Busto — Selected works
Loren Pontén, conductor
St. James Cathedral Resident Ensemble Opus 7 rings in the joyous seasons of Advent and Christmas with a stunning program of European and American favorites. This concert will feature Francis Poulenc’s dramatic "Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël," Hugo Distler’s variations on “Lo How a Rose e’re blooming,” and the exultant “O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf” by Johannes Brahms. Pacific Northwest composers are represented by Giselle Wyers, Stephen Brozovich, John Muehleisen, and Bern Herbolsheimer. Also featured are a variety of modern European composers including Arvo Pärt, Pierre Villette, and Javier Busto. Please join us for this exciting holiday event conducted by Opus 7 Artistic Director Loren Pontén.
Tickets: $20 in advance; $24 at the door