We begin the season celebrating the momentous birthdays of two choral giants: Alice Parker (1925-2023) and G. P. da Palestrina (1525-1594). In addition to works by these luminaries, we offer two sublime motets by J. S. Bach, "Jesu, meine Freude" and "Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf.” Reception to follow in Wallace Hall.

Hailed by The New York Times as a "finely polished, stylistically nimble ensemble" and Opera News as "a wondrous ensemble", the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola is comprised of some of New York's finest professional singers. The core group of 19 singers has command over a wide range of repertoire, from Gregorian chant to contemporary literature. The Choir expands as needed for the Concerts at St. Ignatius, Park Avenue series. Each singer is a soloist in his or her own right in a variety of genres including early music, opera, oratorio, contemporary, and pop repertoire. The Choir may be heard on recordings for the MSR Classics and AMDG labels.

Repertoire

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Excerpts from "Missa O Magnum mysterium"

Johann Sebastian Bach, “Jesu, meine Freude" & "Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf"

Alice Parker, "Beauty and Blessing", "The Composer of the World", & "Hark! I hear the harps eternal"

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