Hail: Cornysh, Isaac, Pärt
Free
- Markdavin Obenza, conductor
Arvo Pärt — The Woman with the Alabaster Box
Heinrich Isaac — Tota pulchra es
Heinrich Isaac — Virgo prudentissima
William Cornysh — Salve Regina
William Cornysh — Ah Robin, gentle Robin
Gabriel Jackson — Salve regina 2
Two settings of the Marian text Salve regina by English composers William Cornysh and Gabriel Jackson are featured on this program of Renaissance and modern motets. It also features music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, Flemish composer Heinrich Isaac, and Portuguese composer Filipe de Magalhães.
This program will receive 2 in-person performances:
- Saturday, February 3, 7:30pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Seattle
- Sunday, February 4, 3pm at Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin in San Francisco
It will also be recorded and streamed online February 17-March 2.
About Byrd Ensemble
Directed by Markdavin Obenza, the Byrd Ensemble is a professional ensemble that specializes in the performance of Renaissance polyphony. Since founded in 2004, the Seattle-based ensemble has garnered international acclaim for its performances and recordings of vocal chamber music from publications, described by John Rutter as "a fine group that has achieved an enviable standard of tuning, blend, and ensemble," "pure and radiant” (Gramophone), and "rich, full-voiced, and perfectly blended" (Early Music America). The Byrd Ensemble presents a concert series in Seattle and tours internationally.
https://www.byrdensemble.com/