PULLMAN, Wash. – The Madrigal Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform music from contemporary and Renaissance eras in a free, public concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Bryan Hall at Washington State University. Both groups are under the direction of Lori Wiest, professor.
The singers will partner two madrigals – “All at Once Well Met,” by Thomas Weelkes, and “Cruel, Wilt Thou Persevere?” by Thomas Morley – with two contemporary selections by William Hawley set to texts by Italian Renaissance poet Torquato Tasso – “Io Son La Primavera” and “Vita de la Mia Vita.”
Joining these two sets will be a Renaissance sacred motet by Alfonso Lobo, “Versa est in luctum,” and a contemporary sacred work by Patricia Van Ness, “My Heart is a Holy Place.”
The choir will pay homage to contemporary composers, opening with “Unicornis Captivatur” by Norwegian composer and jazz and classical pianist Ola Gjeilo. From Morten Lauridsen’s madrigali “FireSongs,” the choir will perform “O`v È Lass’, Il Bel Viso?” and “Se per Havervi, Oime.” Lauridsen is a native of Washington, born in Colfax, and a professor of composition at the University of Southern California.
Concluding the concert will be the selections “Dawn,” by Minnesota composer Eric William Barnum, and “John the Revelator,” a traditional gospel blues arrangement by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory.
Contact:
Lori Wiest, WSU School of Music, 509-335-5647, lwiest@wsu.edu