Monteverdi Vespers

Be transported to a world of passionate choruses, virtuosic solos, dancelike rhythms and sensuous duets, with surprises around every turn.  Robert Istad conducts Pacific Chorale’s first complete performance of Monteverdi’s stunning Vespers of the Blessed Virgin of 1610, featuring the accomplished period instrumentalists of Bach Collegium San Diego, with director Ruben Valenzuela at the organ. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of history’s most dramatic, varied, and exuberant sacred choral works—written to impress a Pope.

Featuring:
Robert Istad, Artistic Director & Conductor
Pacific Chorale
Ruben Valenzuela, organist
Bach Collegium San Diego
with Tesserae Baroque