Milwaukee Youth Choirs Host Musica Sacra II: Requiem

The Voices of Eterna, Wisconsin’s premier treble choir, and Milwaukee Youth Chorale proudly announce a new Spring performance, Musica Sacra II: Requiem, taking place on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the School Sisters of St. Francis – St. Joseph’s Chapel located at 1515 South Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee.

A continuation of Musica Sacra I that was performed in October, the Voices of Eterna and the Milwaukee Youth Chorale will join together to present Musica Sacra II or “Sacred Music." The performance will feature Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, one of the most well-known choral sequence hymns for treble voices, and English composer, John Rutter's, "Requiem." This Lententide performance of the Stabat Mater, a 13th Century hymn to Mary which portrays her suffering during the crucifixion of Jesus, and Requiem, or "Mass of the Dead," will be accompanied by orchestra and conducted by Marco Antonio Melendez, artistic director of Voices of Eterna and Milwaukee Youth Chorale.

“This is a stunning set of music during the very special season of Lent,” said conductor, Marco Antonio Melendez. “This music is widely performed, yet it has still stood the test of time and we look forward to re-introducing the emotional and traditional music to our audience.”

Tickets for Musica Sacra II can be purchased at http://www.VoicesofEterna.com. Seating is sectioned into premium and general with prices ranging from $9 (for students) - $25 (for premium adult seating). Premium seating is a closer section to the stage and a general ticket is for surrounding sections. Special ticket prices are also available for students and seniors 65+.