Zita in "Zita di Lucca"
Aug
31
7:30 PM19:30

Zita in "Zita di Lucca"

Caitlin sings the title role in the North American premiere of Daniel Knaggs’ Zita di Lucca.

“On August 30 and August 31, Cor Mundi Center for Sacred Music presents Dante e la Donna: journeying through earthly to celestial love! Join us at University of St. Thomas Cullen Performance Hall for a rare and unforgettable evening of newly-penned music in Italian by Daniel Knaggs.

Prepare to ascend to the heights of love in this captivating musical journey of world premieres and works only previously performed in Italy. From the brand new Dante Songs and Zita di Lucca (chamber opera), to Tre Inni Mariani, and the unveiling of the newest installment in Knaggs's 50-Year Ave Maria Project (Ave Maria No. 20), this concert promises to be an experience filled with passion, artistry, and beauty you won't want to miss!”

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Zita in "Zita di Lucca"
Aug
30
7:30 PM19:30

Zita in "Zita di Lucca"

Caitlin sings the title role in the North American premiere of Daniel Knaggs’ Zita di Lucca.

“On August 30 and August 31, Cor Mundi Center for Sacred Music presents Dante e la Donna: journeying through earthly to celestial love! Join us at University of St. Thomas Cullen Performance Hall for a rare and unforgettable evening of newly-penned music in Italian by Daniel Knaggs.

Prepare to ascend to the heights of love in this captivating musical journey of world premieres and works only previously performed in Italy. From the brand new Dante Songs and Zita di Lucca (chamber opera), to Tre Inni Mariani, and the unveiling of the newest installment in Knaggs's 50-Year Ave Maria Project (Ave Maria No. 20), this concert promises to be an experience filled with passion, artistry, and beauty you won't want to miss!”

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Sep
10
7:30 PM19:30

Second Performance: "Two Streams" by Daniel Knaggs

The Houston Chamber Choir opens its season with the world premiere of Two Streams, a cantata scored for choir and string orchestra composed by the young American Daniel Knaggs.* Based on Biblical texts and the writings of Polish Saint Faustina, this 70-minute work was composed in memory of the composer’s father. Joining us are Kinetic, the dynamic Houston-based string ensemble, and international soloists Caitlin Aloia, soprano; Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Christopher Bozeka, tenor; and Mark Diamond, baritone. Following these performances, this work will be recorded in Rice University’s Stude Hall for the world premiere recording produced by Grammy® Award-winning producer Blanton Alspaugh.

https://houstonchamberchoir.org/2021-2022-season

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Sep
9
7:30 PM19:30

World Premiere: "Two Streams" by Daniel Knaggs

The Houston Chamber Choir opens its season with the world premiere of Two Streams, a cantata scored for choir and string orchestra composed by the young American Daniel Knaggs.* Based on Biblical texts and the writings of Polish Saint Faustina, this 70-minute work was composed in memory of the composer’s father. Joining us are Kinetic, the dynamic Houston-based string ensemble, and international soloists Caitlin Aloia, soprano; Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Christopher Bozeka, tenor; and Mark Diamond, baritone. Following these performances, this work will be recorded in Rice University’s Stude Hall for the world premiere recording produced by Grammy® Award-winning producer Blanton Alspaugh.

https://houstonchamberchoir.org/2021-2022-season

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