Apr 26 Friday
CADENCE MUSICIANS:Jaghatspanyan Hakob GuitarKhachumyan Varazdat ViolinYeganyan Meruzhan AccordionMikayelyan Sofi PianoAmiryan Gurgen Contrabass
Apr 28 Sunday
This poignant musical presentation for chamber choir, piano, and solo cello is offered in honor of Yom HaShoah, or International Holocaust Remembrance Day, in commemoration of the approximately six million Jews killed in the Holocaust.
Using translations of original Polish materials found in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC, this work alternates between music and readings as it takes us on an emotional journey through one of the bleakest periods in our history.
This event is presented in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio.
Dr. Jennifer Seighman, conductorGeoffrey Waite, pianoBasel Sarweh, cello
May 04 Saturday
The San Antonio Chamber Choir’s Artistic Director Richard Bjella has crafted a stunning spring offering this year that centers around Eric Whitacre’s most recent major work, The Sacred Veil. This multi-movement work features a series of poems written about the librettist Charles Anthony Silvestri’s relationship with his late wife Julie, her battle with ovarian cancer, and the grief he experienced as a result of her passing in 2005. SACC will also present the world premiere by Kyle Pederson; Minneapolis-based composer, lyricist, pianist, and educator. Kyle was awarded the ACDA Genesis Prize in 2020 and the American Prize in Choral Composition in 2019. SACC will begin with one of Josquin’s most significant works that he wrote for his beloved teacher, Johannes Ockeghem after his death. Whitacre’s extended masterpiece is followed by Pederson’s commissioned work offered as a sacred gift to our community to all who have lost loved ones. This concert is underwritten by support from The Gonzales Group and Randy Walker & Co. SACC will present two concerts for this series - Saturday, May 4 at Alamo Heights UMC (7:30pm) and Sunday, May 5 at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.
May 05 Sunday
The San Antonio Chamber Choir’s Artistic Director Richard Bjella has crafted a stunning spring offering this year that centers around Eric Whitacre’s most recent major work, The Sacred Veil.
This multi-movement work features a series of poems written about the librettist Charles Anthony Silvestri’s relationship with his late wife Julie, her battle with ovarian cancer, and the grief he experienced as a result of her passing in 2005. SACC will also present the world premiere by Kyle Pederson; Minneapolis-based composer, lyricist, pianist, and educator. Kyle was awarded the ACDA Genesis Prize in 2020 and the American Prize in Choral Composition in 2019. SACC will begin with one of Josquin’s most significant works that he wrote for his beloved teacher, Johannes Ockeghem after his death. Whitacre’s extended masterpiece is followed by Pederson’s commissioned work offered as a sacred gift to our community to all who have lost loved ones.
SACC will present two concerts for this series - Saturday, May 4 at Alamo Heights UMC (7:30pm) and Sunday, May 5 at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.
May 06 Monday
Olmos Ensemble's 29th season concludes with a Season Finale concert featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu! Mr. Nakamatsu is a Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist, who has performed with over 150 orchestras around the world. He joins Olmos musicians Eric Gratz, Ilya Shterenberg and Jeff Garza in a beautiful program featuring works by Brahms, Haydn and Beethoven. Guest artists Dr. Rachel Woolf of UTSA and Dr. Andrew Parker of UT Austin join the group for this special performance. Monday, May 6, 7:30pm at Shepherd King Lutheran Church. Admission free with donations appreciated. Reception to follow!
May 12 Sunday
It’s a Zoo in Here!
The YOSA Philharmonic presents an exciting night of music in "Wildlife Harmonies.” Experience the highly anticipated world premiere of Beasts and Birds of Bexar, composed by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) and inspired by animals at San Antonio Zoo. This concert will also feature Respighi’s show-stopping Pines of Rome with special guests the San Antonio Brass Band, plus a solo performance by the winner of the 2023/24 YOSA Concerto Competition. Don’t miss this wild musical adventure through the animal kingdom!
The incomparable queen of Latin jazz, Magos Herrera is back! The Mexican singer-songwriter, producer and educator will share highlights from her latest album “Aire” featuring original music and jewels from the Great Latin American songbook. Magos will share the stage with guitarist Vinicius Gomes, bassist Sam Minaie, and drummer Alex Kautz.
Jun 02 Sunday
In anticipation of our France & England Choir Tour: From Cathedrals to Castles, this concert illuminates choral works ancient and modern. From the haunting melodies of ancient chants to contemporary compositions that challenge the boundaries of vocal expression, Echoes in Time celebrates music that transcends the ages.
Jun 17 Monday
Musical Offerings presents Jazz Meets Classical with special guest artist Clarice Assad.
Jun 18 Tuesday