Grace Chorale Presents: Chant & the Sacred Voice Across Time

Chant & the Sacred Voice Across TimeLong before modern harmony, there was chant–a simple yet profound expression of faith, bringing the divine within reach through prayer and song. This holiday season, join Grace Chorale for a musical journey spanning over five centuries of this enduring choral tradition. Our program traces chant from its ancient liturgical roots through dancelike Renaissance polyphony, represented by Raphaella Aleotti, and the elegant Orthodox tradition of Sergei Rachmaninoff, to composers who quote, transform, and reimagine chant in modern musical languages, including Felix Mendelssohn, James MacMillan, and Ēriks Ešenvalds. Through these re-envisioned musical traditions, we will delve into the enduring beauty and influence of chant through the ages.Zoltán Kodály - Veni EmmanuelJames Macmillan - O Radiant DawnĒriks Ešenvalds - Magnificat & Nunc DimittisFelix Mendelssohn - Die Deutsche LiturgieBenjamin Britten - A Hymn To The VirginMaurice Duruflé - Ubi CaritasRaphaella Aleotti - Angelus Ad Pastores AitMorten Lauridsen - O Nata LuxSergei Rachmaninoff - All-Night Vigil (excerpts)