Immerse yourself in the lush harmonies, sweeping melodies, and tender poetry of the German Romantics. Impressive works of Johannes Brahms bookend a sublime set of vocal chamber music by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann, featuring several Desert Chorale artists as soloists, all with lyrics and music that delve into the depths of human emotion.

The twenty-four professional Desert Chorale singers accompanied by piano bring to life a spectacular sampling from these giants of the Western classical tradition.

Come and experience these vocal masterworks of the 19th century like you’ve never heard them before.

THURS, JULY 25 at 7:30 PM

SUN, JULY 28 at 4 PM

FRI, AUGUST 2 at 7:30 PM

THE GREAT ROMANTICS

2024

SUMMER THE GREAT ROMANTIC I

Warum ist das Licht gegeben? Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Piano interlude Johannes Brahms

Vier Zigeunerlieder, Op. 112 Nr. 3-6 Johannes Brahms

3. Himmel strahlt so helle

4. Rote Rosenknospen künden

5. Brennessel steht an Weges Rand

6. Liebe Schwalbe, kleine Schwalbe

MASS TRADITIONS

Kyrie from Cantus Missae in Eb Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)

Gloria from Missa Lux caelestis Franz Herzog (b. 1962)

Sanctus/Benedictus from Mass for Double Choir Frank Martin (1890-1974)

VOCAL CHAMBER MUSIC

Mein schöner Stern! from Minnespiel Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Des Tages Weihe Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Ständchen Franz Schubert

THE GREAT ROMANTIC II

Fest- und Gedenksprüche Johannes Brahms

1. Unsere Väter hofften auf dich

2. Wenn ein starker Gewappneter

3. Wo ist ein so herrlich Volk

*Repertoire subject to change

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