Friday, March 28, 2008; 8:00 pm
Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Composed for the Imperial court in Vienna in 1729.
U.S. premiere of the modern edition prepared by musicologist, Brian W Pritchard.

Mercury Baroque takes a break from a season of Baroque’s biggest hits to highlight a rarely produced composer and a wonderful Canadian singing group. World-class counter-tenor Matthew White returns with Les Voix Baroques for the U.S. premiere of Missa Commemorationis by Caldara. In this piece, Caldara lends his inventive spirit to thetraditional prayer — with the beautiful touch that makes him a Mercury favorite. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the pure sounds of a Baroque singing group performing this musical premiere.

Caldara: Missa Commemorationis
Collaboration with Les Voix Baroques
Shannon Mercer, Soprano
Matthew White, Alto
Colin Balzer, Tenor
Sumner Thompson, Baritone

Pre concert Lecture at 7:15

+ Calendar