About this Event
Join us at St James Cathedral for an evening of beautiful choral music contemplating the transition from light to darkness.
Immerse yourself in the stunning a cappella voices of the and their atmospheric program 'Fading'.
"Since the fourth century, the service of Compline has marked the end of the day, ushering in the darkness of the night.
"Much of the music [in 'Fading'] is inspired by this ancient service, evoking a contemplative atmosphere, including renaissance polyphony by Lobo, Sheppard and Gesualdo that contains startling harmonic shifts and expressive word painting.
"Then there is a turning point; the light returns, birds sing, and flowers bloom once more, with contemporary reflections by Sarah Rimkus, Joanna Marsh, and Gerda Blok-Wilson."
The Gesualdo Six
“Their sound seemed to float in mid-air before reaching the ears of the rapt audience… every line, every gorgeous texture was radiantly clear.”
The Times
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St. James Cathedral is located at the corner of Huron & Rush in the River North neighborhood. We are readily accessible by public transit, and validated parking is available for $10 at the garage at 33 W Ontario.
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St. James Cathedral, Chicago, United States
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