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Songs of Zion
May 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm CDT
From the rich legacy of psalm settings, our season finale juxtaposes music from the Jewish and Christian traditions. In convertendo (Psalm 126) from the operatic master Jean-Philippe Rameau infuses the psalmist’s words with flair and passion, while companion pieces by Salamone Rossi and J. S. Bach infuse psalm texts with sonorous counterpoint.
Featuring:
Erica Schuller, soprano
Elijah McCormack, male soprano Ëš
Scott Rogers, countertenor ˚
Steven Brennfleck, tenor
Mark Diamond, baritone
Kirby Traylor, baritone
Ëš Ars Lyrica debut
On the program:
Psalm settings and sonatas by Salamone Rossi
J.J. Fux, Le dolcezze et l’amerezze della notte
J.S. Bach, Lobe de Herrn, BWV 230 (Psalm 117)
Buxtehude, Domine salvum, fac regem (Psalm 19)
Rameau, In convertendo (Psalm 126)
For more information about the concert, please head to our website.
In-person subscriptions and single tickets may be purchased through the Hobby Center website, or by calling 713-315-2525 (option 4). In-person tickets are priced between $25-75.
Digital tickets are $20, and are available for purchase on our website. Only one Digital Single Event Pass per household is needed.
Please contact Lauren Ross, lross@arslyricahouston.org, for discounts for students or large groups.
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