Chippewa Valley Symphony and Chippewa Valley Festival Choir: Ode to Joy
The Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra concludes the season with one of the most famous and performed symphonies of all time, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony “Ode to Joy”, with Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and a quartet of guest soloists. First to incorporate a chorus, this groundbreaking symphony is an epic journey of human experience from individual struggle to universal exultation.
UW-Stout Choirs present “How Is the Weather?”
The UW-Stout Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir, and Devil Tones Acappella present an evening of music that are about the weather — from the fair to the bad, and some improbable ones too! Tickets: $5.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire presents “O Amica Mea: Tribute to William Byrd” (Copy)
The concert commemorates the 400th year since the passing of William Byrd. A master of renaissance polyphony, Byrd influenced so many of his contemporaries with his intricate writing of intertwining lines and dramatic harmonies. The program would include works by three different Thomases: Tallis, Byrd’s teacher and partner in a (failed) publishing business; Morley, Byrd’s student who dedicated a popular music theory book to Byrd; and Weelkes, also Byrd’s student who sadly, like Morley, only lived for about half the years as their beloved teacher.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire presents “O Amica Mea: Tribute to William Byrd”
The concert commemorates the 400th year since the passing of William Byrd. A master of renaissance polyphony, Byrd influenced so many of his contemporaries with his intricate writing of intertwining lines and dramatic harmonies. The program would include works by three different Thomases: Tallis, Byrd’s teacher and partner in a (failed) publishing business; Morley, Byrd’s student who dedicated a popular music theory book to Byrd; and Weelkes, also Byrd’s student who sadly, like Morley, only lived for about half the years as their beloved teacher.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: "Totentanz"
“Totentanz”: A Musical Meditation on Mortality
To depart is a fundamental experience — one that we may have collectively experienced all too frequently over the last three years. We invite you to reflect and meditate with us through a concert of German music from the Renaissance and the early 20th century. Songs and motets by Eccard, Hassler, Isaac, Schein, and Schütz express the sorrow for the departed, while giving solace and hope to the living. The centerpiece, Totentanz (Dance of Death) composed by Hugo Distler in 1934, draws its text from a Medieval morality play in which Death has a final dialog with people of all walks of life.
Free admission; donations accepted.
UW-Stout Choirs: “Vision”
The UW-Stout Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir, and Devil Tones Acappella brings you a select of music that examines the power of seeing, be it to see the person that you love, or to see a new future for our world.
Tickets available via UW-Stout University Ticketing.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: "Totentanz"
“Totentanz”: A Musical Meditation on Mortality
To depart is a fundamental experience — one that we may have collectively experienced all too frequently over the last three years. We invite you to reflect and meditate with us through a concert of German music from the Renaissance and the early 20th century. Songs and motets by Eccard, Hassler, Isaac, Schein, and Schütz express the sorrow for the departed, while giving solace and hope to the living. The centerpiece, Totentanz (Dance of Death) composed by Hugo Distler in 1934, draws its text from a Medieval morality play in which Death has a final dialog with people of all walks of life.
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “Sing We Now of Christmas”
Rejoice in the sounds of the season with CVSO’s performance of John Rutter’s Gloria with the Chippewa Valley Festival Choir. Our Christmas celebration will also include settings of your favorite seasonal tunes including “Greensleeves”, “Jingle Bells”, and “White Christmas”. And finally, get into the holiday spirit and join us for a Christmas sing-a-long.
UW-Stout Choirs present “To Freedom: Music from Ukraine, Poland and Estonia”
UW-Stout Symphonic Singers and Chamber Choir present an evening of music that condemns the horror of wars, the pain they cause, and what is ultimately worth fighting for — freedom, peace, beauty, and a people that is thriving. Music from Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia. This program is in collaboration with the Ukrainian Institute of America, Polish Cultural Institute, and the Consulate of Estonia. (A related art exhibition “To Freedom”, featuring works by artists from these three countries, will be available at UW-Stout’s Furlong Gallery.)
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire ft. Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra
In Mass from Machaut to Mozart, Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire takes the audience through the development of the Mass as a musical genre. How did we go from the very first full setting of the Mass (Messe de Notre Dame by Machaut) to Mozart’s Missa Brevis? Despite the centuries in between, these Mass settings share some surprising origins. We invite you to come along on this discovery.
Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra ft. Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire
Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra will collaborate with Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire in Mozart's Missa Brevis in F Major, KV 192. Other works include Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Symphony No. 3 by Louise Farrenc.
“To Freedom” Art Exhibition Opening Reception
UW-Stout Symphonic Singers and Chamber Choir perform at the opening reception of To Freedom, an art exhibition featuring works by Monica Weiss (Poland), Riivo Kruuk (Estonia) and others. This is part of a project in collaboration with the Ukrainian Institute of America, Polish Cultural Institute, and the Consulate of Estonia.
UW-Stout Chancellor's Investiture: Community Art Day Performance
UW-Stout Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir, and Devil Tones will appear as part of a collage performance showcasing some of the musical ensembles and other creative minds in Menomonie.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: Rosa das Rosas
A concert of sacred music to honor Virgin Mary, featuring chants, Medieval monodies, motets, and sacred madrigals by Guerrero, Josquin, Marenzio, Palestrina, Ruffo, and more. Free admission, donations accepted.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: Rosa das Rosas
A concert of sacred music to honor Virgin Mary, featuring chants, Medieval monodies, motets, and sacred madrigals by Guerrero, Josquin, Marenzio, Palestrina, Ruffo, and more. Free admission, donations accepted.
Madison Early Music Festival All-Festival Concert: “Musical Postcards from the Grand Tour”
Designed and directed by Grant Herreid, the program features a narrator, loosely based on Thomas Coryat, an English seventeenth century travel writer, who, as a young man, travels throughout Europe in search of music. Beginning in London, listening to John Dowland and other Elizabethan composers, traveling to Paris and finding motets and masses from the Notre Dame school, he then discovers Claudio Monteverdi’s compositions in Venice. When he returns to Restoration London as an old man, he enjoys the music of Henry Purcell.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: Mystery & Mirth
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire, a 12-voice choir from Wisconsin dedicated to early music, is excited to present “Mystery & Mirth: A Spanish Christmas” as part of the 2019 Madison Early Music Festival Fringe Concert Series. This selection of music from renaissance Spain celebrates the mystery of the Virgin birth, and the human aspects of the Christmas story. Works by Flecha, Guerrero, Lobo, Morales, Padilla, Victoria, and the contemporary Spanish composer Javier Busto.
Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra
“In Dynamic Company”
The concert features Chippewa Valley Festival Choir, a new choir created and directed by Jerry Hui to perform Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: Lamentations
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire, a 12-voice choir from Wisconsin dedicated to early music, will present “Lamentations”. This selection of music for the Holy Week is contemplative and subtle, yet dramatic at times. Works by Agazzari, Croce, Gesualdo, Lasso, Viadana, and Victoria. Free admission, donation accepted.
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire: Lamentations
Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire, a 12-voice choir from Wisconsin dedicated to early music, will present “Lamentations”. This selection of music for the Holy Week is contemplative and subtle, yet dramatic at times. Works by Agazzari, Croce, Gesualdo, Lasso, Viadana, and Victoria. Free admission, donation accepted.
UW-Stout Choirs: “Sing Out And Dance”
University of Wisconsin-Stout Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir, and Devil Tones Acappella present an afternoon of dance music from various traditions and time periods. Certainly a program that will move you!
Marshfield Palm Sunday Chorus
The 66th Palm Sunday Chorus will be conducted by Dr. Jerry Hui, featuring an afternoon of sacred music by Berger, Billings, Brahms, Hui, Lotti, Mendelssohn, Parker, and more.