Tag: Program Notes

  • Rachmaninoff: The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

    Rachmaninoff: The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

    NEW: previews of this weekend’s concerts:Crosscut by Thomas May“the group’s brand of meditative sacred music from the Orthodox tradition is just what the doctor ordered.” The Sun Break by Michael van Baker “their performances of last season’s Vespers (also by Rachmaninoff) sold out, so you may want tickets in advance.” Before the Rachmaninoff Divine Liturgy concerts this…

  • Marcel Pérès offers program notes for Codex Calixtinus Concert

    Marcel Pérès offers program notes for Codex Calixtinus Concert

    Ibi barbare gentesomnium mundi climatumcatervatim occurrunt,munera laudis Domino deferentes, Alleluia Foreign nations hasten therefrom all over the world,bringing with them gifts of praiseto the Lord. Alleluia!(First antiphon, Vespers of St James) Since the ninth century the apostle St James has been the object of great faith and fervour in the Western Christian world. Even today…

  • A Look at Choral Glory From the Notes

    Next Friday will feature Cappella Romana with the Portland Baroque Orchestra in “Choral Glory.” Take a look through Terry Ross’ concert notes as a preview of what’s coming in this concert! This concert features the three Baroque composers most popular with audiences today — Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi — and further offers choral works by…

  • From Constantinople to California – Program Notes Part Two

    From Constantinople to California – Program Notes Part Two

    The Eastern Roman Empire—commonly called “Byzantium” after the ancient name of its capital Constantinople — not only survived the downfall of Rome by a millennium, but also created a musical tradition that remains both alive and influential today. In From Constantinople to California Cappella Romana will follow this tradition from its medieval origins to contemporary Los…

  • Concert Program Notes for “From Constantinople to California” Concert Series – Part One

    Concert Program Notes for “From Constantinople to California” Concert Series – Part One

    The Eastern Roman Empire—commonly called “Byzantium” after the ancient name of its capital Constantinople — not only survived the downfall of Rome by a millennium, but also created a musical tradition that remains both alive and influential today. In From Constantinople to California Cappella Romana will follow this tradition from its medieval origins to contemporary Los…