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VOCES8

"The Rolls-Royce of British a capella ensembles"
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PERFORMING ARTS SERIES | 2023-24 SEASON
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:30 PM

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The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos.

Since the first music was created, music and dance have been constantly entwined. From chapels and courts to cinemas and clubs, this program rejoices in choral music inspired by dance. Juxtaposing Renaissance music with jazz and pop creates a rare mix of the ethereal and angelic, along with pure foot-tapping fun: a showcase for VOCES8’s inimitable stage presence.

The program will include classics by Byrd, Britten, Palestrina, di Lasso, as well as a Swingle arrangement of a Bach favorite, and selections from the American songbook like “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Sway” and “Come Fly With Me”

PROGRAM

Haec Dies

WILLIAM BYRD

(1543–1623)

Choral Dances from Gloriana

  • Time
  • Concord
  • Time and Concord
  • Country Girls
  • Rustics and Fishermen
  • Final Dance of Homage

BENJAMIN BRITTEN

(1913–1976)

Straighten Up and Fly Right

NAT ‘KING’ COLE, arr. Jim Clements

(1919–1965)

Cheek to Cheek

IRVING BERLIN, arr. Jim Clements

(1888–1989)

I Won’t Dance

Let My Love Be Heard

JAKE RUNESTAD

(b. 1986)

Magnificat Primi Toni

GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI DA PALESTRINA

(1525–1594)

— Interval —

Boureé

J.S. BACH, arr. Ward Swingle

(1685–1750)

As Vesta Was from Latmos Hill Descending

THOMAS WEELKES

(1576–1623)

Dessus le Marché D’Arras

ORLANDO DI LASSO

(1532–1594)

Underneath the Stars

KATE RUSBY, arr. Jim Clements

(b. 1973)

Moondance

VAN MORRISON, arr. Alexander L’Estrange

(b. 1945)

Sway

LUIS DEMETRIO and PABLO BELTRÁN RUIZ, arr. Alexander L’Estrange

(1931–2007; 1915–2008)

Come Fly with Me (To the Moon)

BART HOWARD, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, & SAMMY CAHN, arr. Alexander L’Estrange

(1915–2004; 1913–1990; 1913–1993)

PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

“The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble’ with meticulous timing and tuning.”

GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE


“VOCES8 are the Rolls-Royce of British a cappella ensembles”

THE ARTS DESK


“The slickest of the lot … fans of a cappella ought to hear this.”

RECORD REVIEW, BBC RADIO 3


“A perfect blend of calm contentment and soaring spirit”

THE INDEPENDENT