Travel back in time to Elizabethan England with The Emmanuel Choir and Viol Consort during this traditional service of Choral Evensong. The Viol (or, Viola da Gamba) was a very popular instrument in the 16th and 17th centuries — and this liturgy will feature richly stunning music for choir and viols, including Orlando Gibbons’ sublime Second Service. Choral Evensong is preceded at 3:30 p.m. by an organ recital featuring music of William Byrd and Juan Cabanilles, performed by Concert Organist Adam Detzner.
- The Emmanuel Choir
- Christian Lane, director
- Adam Detzner, organist
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Music at Emmanuel is grateful to the Maryland State Arts Council and the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios, www.BakerArtist.org, for their support of the 2024–2025 season.
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.
