Bay Choral Guild’s season finale is Sergei Rachmaninov’s glorious All Night Vigil. Although often referred to as Vespers, the piece is a setting of 15 texts from the Russian Orthodox All-Night Vigil ceremony, including six movements from the canonical Russian Orthodox hour of Vespers. One of Rachmaninov’s favorite compositions, his genius transforms ancient Russian liturgical chant and modern folk themes into a highly dramatic, and demanding, a cappella choral masterpiece. With delicate shifts in harmony, great washes of sound and abrupt pianissimos, the music evokes wide extremes of mood and otherworldliness – truly a vibrant, powerful musical experience. Don’t miss this unique concert!
All Night Vigil will also be performed in Campbell and San Francisco. Visit http://baychoralguild.org for more information.
