Evento

Celestial Bodies: The Beauty of Distant Things

Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble looks to the heavens with "Celestial Bodies: The Beauty of Distant Things," the 14th in its annual "Voices in Peace" concert series. The Oakland-based chamber group performs a radiant selection of music that invokes the sun, moon, and stars, and that voices the longing, love, and other complex emotions they inspire. Featuring works by Maurice Duruflé, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Fanny Mendelssohn, Chen Yi, Orlando di Lasso, Claudio Monteverdi, Mark Winges, and artistic director Anne Hege; plus a commissioned premiere by Voci's composer-in-residence, Ann Callaway.

The 20152016 season marks Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble's 24th year. Founded in 1991, Voci is recognized as one of the finest choral groups in the Bay Area. Voci's commitment to musical excellence, unique mastery of style and technique, and adventurous and innovative programming has earned high praise from critics and choral musicians alike. Voci champions music for and by women. Through its annual commissioning and mentoring program, New Works Project, Voci commissions new works by both mid-career and developing local women composers. The 20142016 New Works Project composer-in-residence is El Cerrito-based composer Ann Callaway.