Choral Celebration
Choral Celebration
Sat. August 22 | 4 PM | Music Shed
Sat. August 22 | 4 PM | Music Shed
“Choral music is not one of life’s frills. It’s something that goes to the very heart of our humanity, our sense of community, and our souls.”
John Rutter, composer/conductor
The Festival’s 2026 season finale features a musical tour of choral works spanning the Renaissance to the 21st century performed by the stellar Norfolk Festival Chamber Choir and Orchestra.
The Artists
Jeffrey Douma, conductor
Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord/piano
The Norfolk Festival Chamber Choir and Orchestra
Program
Francisco Guerrero: Ave virgo sanctissima
Dietrich Buxtehude: Der Herr ist mit mir
J.S. Bach: from Wer sich selbst erhöret, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47
Jan Dismas Zelenka: from Missa Votiva
Clara Schumann: Abendfeier in Venedig
Kacper Madejek: world premiere to be announced
traditional spiritual | arr. Roland Carter: In Bright Mansions Above
traditional spiritual | arr. Undine Smith Moore: I Believe This is Jesus
Pablo Casals: O Vos Omnes
Ayanna Woods: Bound
Tickets
$70 – $35, $10 Young Adults (ages 19-35),
Kids Come Free! (under 19)
Pre-concert Conversation
No Pre-concert Conversation will be held.