Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina “Missa Papae Marcelli”

Over 500 years ago, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina composed his masterpiece, the Missa Papae Marcelli (Pope Marcellus Mass), which became a model for the following centuries of polyphonic music. The piece transcends time and offers enduring solace for modern ears. The Chorale presents the mass in an innovative format by interspersing its parts (Kyrie, Gloria, […]

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Christmas with the Chorale

Christmas is a time of joy and tradition. The Chorale offers both in a colorful program featuring two major works: Johann Pachelbel’s Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt (Psalm 100: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands) and Francesco Durante’s Magnificat, as well as gems by more modern composers such as Ola Gjeilo, […]

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