Radix Vocal Ensemble: Do Not Fear the Darkness
$5-$45 sliding scale – online or at the door
J. David Moore — Selected works
James MacMillan — Selected works
Edie Hill — Selected works
Henry Purcell — Selected works
George Gershwin — Selected works
Lillebjørn Nilsen — Selected works
The Wailin' Jennys — Selected works
Abbie Betinis — Selected works
Marie-Claire Saindon — Selected works
The Beatles — Selected works
Do Not Fear the Darkness is an expansive program exploring themes of darkness and light, sin and redemption, life and death, risk and resilience, and the power of music to help us find balance and joy in our lives. We sing music by Karin Rehnqvist, J. David Moore, James MacMillan, Edie Hill, Henry Purcell, George Gershwin, Lillebjørn Nilsen, the Wailin' Jennys, Abbie Betinis, Marie-Claire Saindon, and the Beatles.
The Historic Alberta House is wheelchair-accessible (including bathrooms).
COVID-19 Protocols: Radix ensemble members will perform masked for this event, and we ask that our audience do the same. Thank you so much! Please wear a well-fitting mask that covers your mouth and nose. Extra masks will be available for anyone who needs one.
About Radix Vocal Ensemble
Founded in 2019, the Radix Vocal Ensemble presents regular concert performances in the Portland, OR Metro Area, as well as singing several Evensong services annually at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. We take inspiration from our name, Radix: meaning "root" in Latin. A core part of our repertoire is medieval plainchant and polyphony, music that connects us and our audience to the ancient origins of the Western Classical choral tradition. At the same time, we are committed to being open-minded musical explorers, seeking connections between disparate musical eras and traditions rather than setting limits on what kinds of music we can or will perform. Our musical repertoire is varied and eclectic. As artists, we seek to understand the core meaning of the music we perform, and we aim to sing with clarity, authenticity, gratitude, and above all, joy.
The Radix Vocal Ensemble seeks to inspire in ourselves and in our audiences a deep appreciation for the beautiful diversity of human experience expressed through song. We also aim to strengthen community—both our own, and the circles of community that emanate from it—through vocal performances that are compelling, meaningful, and joyous.
http://www.radixvocalensemble.com