DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL: MUSIC OF THE AURORA

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Launer Auditorium, Columbia College, 901 Rogers St. | Columbia

Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri
Publisher/HostChoral Arts Alliance of Missouri
DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL: MUSIC OF THE AURORA
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$15/advance | $20 door & $7.50 students
Step into the mysterious transformation from darkness to ethereal light in this immersive evening of transcendent choral music. This innovative collaboration between Columbia Chorale and Columbia Chamber Choir centers around Ola Gjeilo's haunting masterwork "Dark Night of the Soul," featuring professional string quartet and piano. As Gjeilo's work unfolds—based on the mystical poetry of St. John of the Cross—the journey from spiritual darkness to enlightenment is mirrored by stunning projected visuals that evolve from the depths of the polar night to the shimmering dance of the aurora borealis. The program pairs Gjeilo's "Dark Night" with other works by the renowned composer as well as pieces by other Nordic composers including Einojuhani Rautavaara, Eriks Ešenvalds, and Pärt Uusberg, each drawing from their unique cultural perspectives to capture moments of profound beauty and introspection. In this intimate setting, the choirs will surround the audience while celestial imagery transforms overhead, creating a powerful meditation on finding light in darkness. Join us for this one-of-a-kind concert experience that marries the visual drama of the northern sky with the sonic journey of contemporary choral music.
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Launer Auditorium, Columbia College, 901 Rogers St., 901 Rogers St, Columbia, MO 65201, United States

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