Nico Muhly (b. 1981) is one of the greatest American composers of our time, having been commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and many of the world’s leading orchestras.
In addition to these large-scale orchestral and opera works, Muhly composes extensively for liturgical forces — drawing upon his childhood experience as a chorister in the Episcopal Church as guide and inspiration.
For this special program, Muhly’s compositions for choir and organ will be performed in tandem with masterpieces which influence and inform his own work — pieces by William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, Herbert Howells, Igor Stravinsky, and John Rutter included.
Tom Hall, host of WYPR’s Midday, moderates an illuminating conversation with Nico Muhly as part of this special concert event.
Don’t miss your chance to hear this wonderful and engaging music, expertly sung by The Emmanuel Choir and accompanied by Thomas Sheehan, organist of Washington National Cathedral.
Nico Muhly, composer
Tom Hall, moderator
Thomas Sheehan, organist
Christian Lane, director
About Tickets
A ticket is required of all attendees, and may be obtained prior to the concert or at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to the performance.
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About the choir
The Emmanuel Choir is Maryland's premier professional liturgical choral ensemble.
A 16-voice fully-professional mixed-voice ensemble, its 12-member core is augmented by four Choral Scholars, each a local young artist. Rooted in the great and expansive choral traditions of the Anglican (Episcopal) Church, the Emmanuel Choir’s repertoire spans the centuries — from Italian Renaissance to English Romantic; from plainsong to the 21st century — and includes regular world-premiere performances of new music composed for the church of today and tomorrow. The choir is directed by Christian Lane.