Sound and Light: From Rachmaninoff to Whitacre

Close the season with a concert that lifts you from the everyday into a world of sound and light. Highlights from Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful choral works ever written, anchors a program paired with expressive works by today’s leading composers, including Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, and Ēriks Ešenvalds. Performed largely a cappella in the intimate surroundings of a sacred space, this is music you feel as much as hear—a shared experience that resonates long after the final note. Conductor Brett Karlin offers brief commentary throughout, providing context and highlighting what to listen for. Whether new to this music or a cherished favorite, prepare to be moved, inspired, and transformed.