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“A Sheen of Dew on Flowers” by English composer Joby Talbot is an hour-long cantata scored for choir, orchestra, and baritone and mezzo soprano soloists. The poetry is by women poets across time and the music is lyrical and engaging.First LightFebruary 29, 2020, 7:30 pmMarch 1, 2020, 3:00 pmORDER TICKETSREAD MORE
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Based on a poem by John Dryden, Handel’s “Alexander’s Feast” was such a success it encouraged Handel to switch from composing operas to oratorios. We will perform this lavish piece with a period orchestra of musicians drawn from across the west coast.Alexander’s Feast:
The Power of MusicMay 16, 2020, 7:30 pmMay 17, 2020, 3:00 pmORDER TICKETSREAD MORE
The 2019-20 season is in full swing. Get your tickets now.
Click here for dates and details.
2019-20 Season Overview by Music Director, Dr. Paul French
Our opening concert, “She Walks in Beauty,” sets the tone for a season of great beauty. Beauty is at the very core of each concert; beauty that refreshes, delights, and inspires. At a time when the world can be harsh and confusing, our music offers heart and hope.
This season’s repertoire explores the beautiful in many of its infinite expressions, from the passionate perfection of the Spanish Renaissance to the finest in contemporary art music.
Two of the concert sets include orchestra: English composer Joby Talbot’s, “A Sheen of Dew on Flowers,” and G.F. Handel’s, “Alexander’s Feast.” Talbot’s “A Sheen of Dew” was premiered in London this past spring, making our James M. Collier New Works Festival performance in March, 2020 one of the very first performances in the world. Kelley O’Connor, who sang the premiere in London, will be the mezzo soprano soloist.
Our orchestra for “Alexander’s Feast” will be a period orchestra drawn from baroque specialists from across the country. The libretto is based on Dryden’s famous poem in praise of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, and Handel’s music is absolutely delightful.
The sixty-five voice Rep Singers choir is dedicated to bringing professional-level choral music to the Rogue Valley. Taken as a whole, the season offers a tremendous variety that is sure to please, and always with an eye to beauty and music’s power to delight and inspire.
Save the dates: 2020-21 Season
Here are the dates of the 2020-21 concerts. Look for more details this spring.
Fall Concert
Saturday 10/24/20 7:30pm
Sunday 10/25/20 3:00pm
Holiday Concert
Saturday 12/19/20 7:30pm
Sunday 12/20/20 3:00pm
4th Annual James M. Collier Festival of New Choral Music
Saturday 3/13/21 7:30pm
Sunday 3/14/21 3:00pm
Spring Concert
Saturday 5/15/21 7:30pm
Sunday 5/16/21 3:00pm
Watch our Videos
Paul French and Joby Talbot on "A Sheen of Dew on Flowers"
"O magnum mysterium" by Eriks Esenvalds
"Mid-winter" by Bob Chilcott
"Lulajze Jezuniu" arranged by Bob Chilcott
"Mary's Lullaby" by John Rutter
"Good Night Moon" by Eric Whitacre
"I'll Be On My Way" by Shawn Kirchne
"O Salutoris Hostia" by Ēriks Ešenvalds
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Paul French and Joby Talbot on "A Sheen of Dew on Flowers"
Dr. Paul French interviews Joby Talbot, composer of "A Sheen of Dew on Flowers," to be performed February 29 and March 1, 2020 by Southern Oregon Repertory Singers. For tickets and more information, visit www.repsingers.org. -
"O magnum mysterium" by Eriks Esenvalds
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. -
"Mid-winter" by Bob Chilcott
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. Featuring soloist Gracie Ewert. -
"Lulajze Jezuniu" arranged by Bob Chilcott
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. Featuring soloists Shelly Co Thornhill, Erin Morlan, and Aaron Dady. -
"Mary's Lullaby" by John Rutter
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. Featuring soloist Jennifer Matsuura, with Sherril Wood, Flute, and Jodi French, piano. For more information and tickets to upcoming concerts: www.repsingers.org. -
"Good Night Moon" by Eric Whitacre
Performed in Ashland, Oregon on October 27, 2019. Featuring soloist Lindsay Kuzmitz, with Jodi French, piano. -
"I'll Be On My Way" by Shawn Kirchne
Performed in Ashland, Oregon on October 27, 2019. Featuring Tom Prislac, soloist, with Kathleen Strahm, violin, and Jodi French, piano. -
"O Salutoris Hostia" by Ēriks Ešenvalds
Performed in Ashland, Oregon on October 27, 2019. Featuring soloists, Jeffri Carrington and Jennifer Matsuura.
Major Funding Provided By:
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- YOU!
Additional supporters include:
- City of Ashland Lodging Tax Revenues
- Jackson County Cultural Coalition funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust
- Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts
- The Oregon Cultural Trust
- Pacific Power Foundation