As summer’s radiance yields to the gloom of winter, the secrets of known and unknown worlds emerge. MYSTERIUM will depict this autumnal reflection, as The Esoterics will premiere the longest and largest choral work to date by its composer-in-residence, Donald Skirvin. Skirvin’s nine-movement cycle sets poems by Sara Teasdale, in which the poet uses images from the changing seasons to unlock the mysteries of love. In addition to Skirvin’s choral symphony, the ensemble is excited to premiere three new commissions by the winners of this year’s POLYPHONOS competition: Chicago composer Shawn Allison, Filipino composer Nilo Alcala, and Argentinean composer Eduardo Malachevsky.
Times and Locations
Saturday 17 Oct 8:00 PM
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Seattle
St Joseph's Catholic Church
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732 18th Ave E
Sunday 18 Oct 3:00 PM
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West Seattle
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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4139 42nd Ave SW
The concerts on October 10th and 11th in Lynnwood and Olympia has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Please join us for the Seattle performances.
The Esoterics offers three ticket prices:
$20 general admission purchased at the door
$18 advanced admission purchased online via PayPal.
$15 discounted admission for students, seniors, un(der)employed
and differently abled