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.
Repertoire
- Karen P. Thomas (b.1957) – Deep river
- William Byrd (1543–1623) – Mass for five voices
- Gary D. Cannon (b.1975) – O Absalom (world premiere performances)
- Herbert Howells (1892–1983) – Requiem
Performing Artists
- Clarice Alfonso, soprano
- Gary D. Cannon, conductor
- Chad DeMaris, tenor
- Rebekah Gilmore, soprano
- Ben Grover, bass-baritone
- Natalie Ingrisano, soprano
- Tim Janecke, tenor
- Eric Jeffords, tenor
- Dustin Kaspar, tenor
- Christine Knackstedt, mezzo-soprano
- Charles Robert Stephens, baritone
- Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano
- Robin Wyatt-Stone, bass-baritone
- Kathea Yarnell, mezzo-soprano
