Winter Concert

PROGRAM

FINZI                        In Terra Pax

DURUFLÉ               Requiem

ARTISTS

Conor Whalen, conductor

Michelle Pina, soprano

Keith Colclough, bass

Conejo Valley Choral Society with chamber orchestra

ABOUT THIS CONCERT

Gerald Finzi’s In Terra Pax is a serene juxtaposition of text by Robert Bridges (which are set for the baritone soloist) with the familiar Christmas passage from St. Luke (set for the soprano soloist and chorus). Written just two years before Finzi’s death in 1956, In Terra Pax is a deeply expressive musical narrative that is a terrific opener to our winter choral programme.

Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem is an exceptional blend of modern and medieval. This twentieth century piece, completed in 1947, draws nearly all its thematic material from Gregorian chant. The final of the nine movements, In paradisum, offers a sense of peace.

RUN TIME: 80 minutes with intermission

PRE-CONCERT TALK:

With Professer Emeritus Dr. John C. Dressler presenting scans of the original manuscript of Gerald Finzi's In Terra Pax.

Begins at 1:40pm.

COVID-19 SAFETY: Our COVID-19 policy is available here. We expect our policy to change as advice and guidelines from the Ventura County Department of Public Health change; please check our policy page before attending this concert to ensure you are up to date on our requirements. If you cannot meet them, and have already purchased tickets, we will offer an exchange or refund.