Modern Renaissance​
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January 14 | 8pm
Museum of Modern Renaissance Somerville, MA

Tickets $25
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What happens when a concert is filled with music written about and programmed for a specific space? What story would emerge? What sounds would emerge? These questions will be explored in 2023 as Nightingale performs Modern Renaissance, a program featuring original music by Nightingale's in-house composers responding to the splendor and beauty of a well-hidden gem, the Museum of Modern Renaissance. This former church in Somerville is a present-day Sistine Chapel, with impeccable acoustics and every square inch covered with thought-provoking canvases depicting creation stories from myriad cultures. This art serves as the inspiration for a unique musical experience, including world premieres by Nightingale's own Nicholas Ford, Nathan Halbur, Kelvyn Koning, John Haukoos, and Angela Yam. Come hear (and see!) what this collaboration holds.

Join us as twelve Nightingales perform this contemplative, meditative, compline-style service. This is a one-night-only performance, so be sure to not miss out!

This project is led by Nightingale member Joshua Glassman.

• ​O Frondens Virga - Hildegard von Bingen
• When I Look At Bodies - Angela Yam
• three breaths - Nicholas Ford
• Svete Tichij - Natalya Kolesnichenko
• The Three Goddesses - Kelvyn Koning
• Creation Myth - Nathan Halbur
• The Fool’s Journey - John Haukoos
• Lux aeterna - Tomás Luis de Victoria
• The Tipping Point - Reena Esmail, ft. Giri Subramaniam on tabla

Selections in bold indicate a world premiere.

poster artwork:
Museum of Modern Renaissance
Ekaterina Sorokina & Nicholas Shaplyko