San José Symphonic Choir presents Lumière

The opens Season 101: New Century with Lumière, a radiant concert of choral masterworks celebrating light, hope, and renewal. The program begins with Gabriel Fauré’s serene Cantique de Jean Racine and Maurice Duruflé’s tender Ubi Caritas, setting a tone of quiet reflection. At the heart of the evening is Duruflé’s beloved Requiem, a luminous work that blends timeless Gregorian chant with lush 20th-century harmonies. The concert concludes with the exuberant rhythms and soulful energy of Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass, which unites classical tradition with the spirit of gospel. Lumière promises a powerful start to a milestone season, illuminating the beauty of the choral tradition across centuries and styles.

Host or Publisher San Jose Symphonic Choir