Emerald Ensemble: Byrd & Howells
$30 (free tickets available for St. James patrons/community/those in need)
Karen P. Thomas
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Traditional
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Deep River
William Byrd — Mass for Five Voices
Gary D. Cannon — O Absalom (world premiere)
Herbert Howells — Requiem
William Byrd — Mass for Five Voices
Gary D. Cannon — O Absalom (world premiere)
Herbert Howells — Requiem
The Emerald Ensemble presents two great works by masters of English choral music: William Byrd's Mass for five voices, a rarely performed gem; and Herbert Howells's unaccompanied Requiem, a soothing staple of twentieth-century choral repertoire. The concert is rounded out by works of two local composers, Karen P. Thomas, and the Emerald Ensemble's own Artistic Director, Gary D. Cannon.