In this program we explore themes of nature, light, and spiritual reflection through three compelling contemporary choral works.

Carson Cooman’s In the Midst of Wild Being opens the concert with a vivid musical meditation on the natural world. Written for chorus, horn, and harp, the three-movement work sets poetry by Elizabeth Kirschner inspired by the landscapes of New England.

David Hamilton’s The Moon Is Silently Singing continues the journey with a work of luminous beauty and imagination. Scored for double choir and two horns, the piece evokes a sense of wonder and contemplation, inviting listeners into a dreamlike nocturnal world where silence itself seems to resonate with song.

The program concludes with Christos Hatzis’s Everlasting Light, a powerful and uplifting work that reflects on themes of hope, transcendence, and the enduring presence of light amid darkness.

A commission by Cantori’s own Brian Morales for Horn, Mezzo Soprano, and Chorus.

Together, these works form a compelling musical journey—from the beauty of the natural world, through reflection and mystery, toward a vision of enduring light and hope.

The concert honors the life of beloved Cantori member Jake Snyder.Description text goes here

This program explores the many faces of invention—technological, artistic, and spiritual—through three remarkable works that celebrate humanity's endless drive to imagine, create, and transcend.

Eric Whitacre's Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine brings to life the restless genius of Leonardo da Vinci, whose sketches and writings envisioned the possibility of human flight centuries before it became reality. Combining spoken text, soaring melodies, and vivid rhythmic energy, Whitacre captures the excitement of invention itself: the moment when imagination dares to challenge the limits of the known world.

Nicole Lizée's Boy Drawing a Lady with Trademarks for Eyes and Copyrighted-Scented Hair examines invention through a contemporary lens. Inspired by the surreal and often commercialized world of modern media, Lizée blends wit, irony, and innovation to explore how creativity intersects with branding, ownership, and popular culture.

Frank Martin's Mass for Double Choir offers a different kind of invention—one rooted not in machines or commerce, but in the search for spiritual expression. Written as a deeply personal act of faith, the Mass reinvents centuries-old liturgical traditions through Martin's distinctive harmonic language and luminous choral writing. The result is a work that feels both timeless and strikingly original.

Together, these three compositions reveal invention as a fundamental human impulse: the desire to dream beyond the present, to create something new, and to give voice to ideas that transform the way we see ourselves and our world.Description text goes here

Innovation and transformation take center stage in this compelling program that bridges generations of musical creativity. Elliott Carter's Musicians Wrestle Everywhere provides a vibrant and imaginative opening, while two extraordinary world premieres showcase the voices of leading contemporary composers. Caroline Mallonee's Sea Change: Motets, Mantras, Songs, and Transformation explores themes of renewal, resilience, and evolution through a richly varied musical landscape. The program culminates with a newly commissioned work by acclaimed composer Jessica Meyer, offering audiences the rare opportunity to experience brand-new music from one of today's most distinctive creative voices. Together, these works celebrate the power of artistic invention and the continuing evolution of the choral art form.Description text goes here