BYRD
ENSEMBLE
IN THE MIDST OF LIFE
The centerpiece of the program is English Renaissance composer John Sheppard’s Media vita (In the midst of life), written during London’s most deadly influenza epidemic, which possibly took the life of Sheppard himself. Accompanying this 20-minute masterpiece is music by Arvo Pärt, Eric Whitacre’s setting of When David Heard, and John Tavener’s Song for Athene.
Singers will be unmasked. We will not be checking vaccine cards and masking for the audience is optional. While we will not require masks, we will respect your choice to continue wearing one for your own health and comfort. (Subject to change based on local public health orders).
Program
Arvo Pärt
Magnificat
Arvo Pärt
I Am the True Vine
Eric Whitacre
When David Heard
intermission
John Sheppard
Media vita
Cristóbal de Morales
Circumdederunt me
John Tavener
Song for Athene
IN THE MIDST OF LIFE (Program)
Dates & Tickets
Information
Running Time
1 hour, 29 minutes, includes intermission
Doors Open
30 minutes prior to performance
Location
Holy Rosary Church
4139 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Artists
Director
Markdavin Obenza
Soprano
Julia Baker
Jen Milius
Margaret Obenza
Ruth Schauble
Alto
Sarra Sharif Doyle
Lauren Kastanas
Jessica Martin
Kerry McCarthy
Willimark Obenza
Meghan Spyker
Tenor
Joshua Haberman
Orrin Doyle
David Hendrix
Will Schlott
Bass
Matthew Peterson
Clayton Moser
Jack Burrows
James Mayclin
David Hoffman