Byrd & Howells

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

Host or Publisher Emerald Ensemble