APRIL 26: OUT OF THE DARKNESS: Arvo Pärt & John Tavener
Program Info
This program explores the spiritual journey from penitence to joy, often symbolized by the transition from Lent to Easter. The music of John Tavener and Arvo Pärt serves as the musical framework, guiding us from darkness to light. The first half evokes the somber mood of Lent, culminating in an English setting of the Lamentations by Thomas Tallis. In the second half, we are uplifted by Tavener’s Easter anthem As one who has slept and ultimately ascend to the heavens with Tavener’s Song for Athene.
Running Time
1 hour, 29 minutes, includes intermission
Doors Open
30 minutes prior to performance
Program
PÄRT Magnificat
PÄRT Nunc dimittis
PÄRT The Deer's Cry
TALLIS Lamentations II
CARVER O bone Jesu
TAVENER As one who slept
JACKSON Ave Maria
TAVENER Song for Athene
Dates & Tickets
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
7:30 PM
Vashon Center for the Arts - 19600 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA
Artists
The Byrd Ensemble
directed by Markdavin Obenza
Soprano
Margaret Obenza
Ruth Schauble
Alto
Sarra S. Doyle
Tenor
Orrin Doyle
Samuel Faustine
Bass
Clayton Moser
Willimark Obenza
Matthew Peterson