Wanderings and discoveries: Oregon choirs wrap up seasons and head into summer * Oregon ArtsWatch
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The article highlights a series of choral concerts across Oregon featuring Ivan Moody's 'Passion and Resurrection', performed by Cappella Romana and In Medio Choir. This collaboration aims to create a powerful 40-voice ensemble while celebrating Moody’s life and artistry following his passing in January 2024. The piece is renowned for its dramatic and liturgical elements, regarded as a significant contribution to choral repertoire. Additionally, a May 25th event celebrates Ethan Sperry's 15 years as Portland State University's Director of Choral Activities, showcasing the university's rich choir alumni network.
Cappella Romana's collaboration with In Medio Choir to present Ivan Moody's 'Passion and Resurrection' offers a unique blend of professional and community choir talents.
These concerts are given in memory of Fr. Ivan, our beloved and much missed friend who wrote his longest choral work, The Akáthistos Hymn, for Cappella Romana.
This is a great chance for our singers to dig into a style of music that is less familiar to us and our audience, says John Eisemann.
Ivan Moody's 'Passion and Resurrection' is known for its unique ability to blend liturgical and dramatic elements, making it a significant work in choral repertoire.
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