Event Details

Cry Out in Song
Celebrating 40 Years!

Hosting Ensemble: Bellevue Chamber Chorus
Event Type: Concert
Ticket Prices: $20 Adult, $15 Senior/Singer/Teacher, $10 Student, $5 Junior (under 12)
Event Dates:
Saturday, March 9, 2024Mar 9, 2024, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, Bellevue, WA
Sunday, March 10, 2024Mar 10, 2024, 3:00pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, WA

Description

JOIN US TO EXPLORE the expressivity of the human voice with two works that conjure different emotions of "crying out" through song.

First, one of Bach’s earliest cantatas, Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (Psalm 130), captures the psalmist’s pleading and sorrowful cries for mercy and redemption. Next, A Breath of Ecstasy by John Michael Trotta features seven texts by Sara Teasdale. Set against a backdrop of oboe and strings, the choir’s breath fuels full-body, soaring exclamations of joy and transcendence you will not want to miss.

Since 1984, Bellevue Chamber Chorus has striven to fulfill its mission to share the joy of singing with the community, to pursue diverse and rewarding collaborations, and to strive for musical excellence. Our 40th season features pieces that highlight the role of music in our lives, as singing gives us a voice to express ourselves, it connects us with others and our community, and it helps us to reflect on the past while inspiring hope for a bright future.

Cry Out in Song. Bellevue Chamber Chorus vertical logo with overlay of 40th anniversary season title "Bach to the Future"
Cry Out in Song. Bellevue Chamber Chorus vertical logo with overlay of 40th anniversary season title "Bach to the Future"

Ensemble Photos

Bellevue Chamber Chorus. May 2024, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island.  Ken Sabalza, photographer.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus. May 2024, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island. Ken Sabalza, photographer.