Sound of Silence Outdoor Concert with Chicago Chamber Choir
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 3pm - 4pm
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Free, Open to the Public
Outdoor Concert
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Free, Open to the Public
Outdoor Concert
What does it mean to be silent? And what does it mean to be heard?
Our spring concert explores these themes juxtaposing Benjamin Britten’s iconic Hymn to St. Cecilia - a song celebrating musicians and sound - with arrangements of two more recent songs: Depeche Mode’s Enjoy the Silence and Simon & Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence. Living choral composers round out the program including Vanessa Land’s plea to “let in your voice” and Saunder Choi’s setting of Emma Lazarus' The New Colossus which begs us not to be silent in the face of those seeking refuge.
Join us for a moving and transfixing concert.
This concert will last 60 minutes, and will be outdoors. Outdoor seating will be provided, but we encourage audience to bring lawn chairs or other preferred seating. Rain location is indoors at Brushwood Center.
Program
Abbie Betinis: Bar Xiam
Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia
Saunder Choi: The new colossus
arr. Alexander l’Estrange: The Sound of Silence
Florence Price: Resignation
Sigurbjörnsson: Heyr himna smiður
Eric Whitacre: Enjoy The Silence
Our spring concert explores these themes juxtaposing Benjamin Britten’s iconic Hymn to St. Cecilia - a song celebrating musicians and sound - with arrangements of two more recent songs: Depeche Mode’s Enjoy the Silence and Simon & Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence. Living choral composers round out the program including Vanessa Land’s plea to “let in your voice” and Saunder Choi’s setting of Emma Lazarus' The New Colossus which begs us not to be silent in the face of those seeking refuge.
Join us for a moving and transfixing concert.
This concert will last 60 minutes, and will be outdoors. Outdoor seating will be provided, but we encourage audience to bring lawn chairs or other preferred seating. Rain location is indoors at Brushwood Center.
Program
Abbie Betinis: Bar Xiam
Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia
Saunder Choi: The new colossus
arr. Alexander l’Estrange: The Sound of Silence
Florence Price: Resignation
Sigurbjörnsson: Heyr himna smiður
Eric Whitacre: Enjoy The Silence
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The mission of the Chicago Chamber Choir is to create experiences that engage our community in high-quality choral art. Our vision is to be Chicago’s preeminent avocational choral ensemble through diverse and innovative programming, excellence in artistry, and community enrichment.The Chicago Chamber Choir's 40 singers come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are professional musicians, others are teachers, and still others have careers in fields as diverse as law and medicine. They are united through their passion for world-class choral singing.
The choir's repertoire is diverse and expansive; each program carefully curated, drawing from the immense collection of choral music throughout history and around the world. CCC has a special interest in contemporary choral music and how it speaks to the lives and values of modern singers and audiences. The Chicago Chamber Choir is committed to extending our community beyond our singing members to other musicians, community partners, and our audience. We seek to use music to effect positive change in the world. Collaboration, with groups large and small, is part of that identity. Collaborating musical ensembles include CHAI Collaborative Ensemble, Youth Choral Theater of Chicago, and the Lakeview Orchestra. Community partnerships include the Chicago Historical Society and Night Ministry. |
