Oregon Chorale: In the Midst
$20 ($15 student/senior; ages 17 & under free); fees apply for online orders
- Arwen Myers, soprano
- Laura Beckel Thoreson, contralto
- Leslie W. "Les" Green, tenor
- Ian Schipper, bass-baritone
Caroline Shaw — To the Hands
Join the Oregon Chorale for "In the Midst," the presentation of two choral masterworks: To The Hands by Caroline Shaw, and Franz Joseph Haydn's Missa in angustiis ("Mass for Troubled Times"). Composed as a reply to Dieterich Buxtehude's Ad Manus, Shaw's To the Hands is a poignant and thought provoking work that sheds light on refugee crises. Missa in angustiis, also known as the "Lord Nelson Mass," is widely regarded as the culmination of Haydn's liturgical compositions. The Oregon Chorale's performances of this masterwork will feature orchestra and soloists Arwen Myers, Laura Beckel Thoreson, Les Green, and Ian Schipper.
Performances on June 1 & 2 at 4pm.
About Arwen Myers, soprano
Praised for her "crystalline tone and delicate passagework" (San Francisco Chronicle), soprano Arwen Myers captivates audiences with her timeless artistry and exquisite interpretations. Transmitting a warmth and "deep poignancy" (Palm Beach Arts Paper) onstage, Arwen shines in solo performance across the US and beyond. With outstanding technique and mastery of a wide range of vocal colors, Arwen's dazzling oratorio and solo appearances feature repertoire from the baroque to modern day, and everything in between. Her history includes appearances with Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Vancouver, Pacific MusicWorks, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, working with such notable conductors as Nicholas McGegan, Monica Huggett, David Fallis, John Butt, David Hill, Scott Allen Jarrett, Erick Lichte, and Matthew Dirst.
https://www.arwenmyerssoprano.com/About Laura Beckel Thoreson, contralto
About Ian Schipper, bass-baritone
Phil Barnekoff Auditorium at Century High School
2000 SE Century BlvdHillsboro, OR 97123
United States