In an era when Spain and Portugal were creating their global empires, Iberian artists of the 16th and 17th centuries flourished and thrived.
Chief among these was Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548–1611), the most famous composer of the Spanish Renaissance — but others, including Francisco Guerrero and Sebastián de Vivanco, also crafted exquisite music for church and court. In Portugal, Vicente Lusitano (c. 1520–c. 1561) cultivated a distinguished career as the first published composer of African descent — only to have his work overlooked and ignored for centuries.
Journey with The Emmanuel Choir as it explores the musical splendors of the Iberian golden age.
Christian Lane, director
About Tickets
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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.