Vespers of 1610 by Claudio Monteverdi

Vespro della Beata Vergine “Vespers of the Blessed Virgin” (1610)
by Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) FEATURING: Pacific Chorale Robert Istad, artistic director & conductor Bach Collegium San Diego Ruben Valenzuela, artistic director & organist Tesserae Baroque Ian Pritchard, music director Audio & Video Production by Arts Laureate​​​ On the evening of Saturday, March 4, 2023, Pacific Chorale’s chamber ensemble gathered at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach to perform Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610. Featuring the accomplished period instruments of Bach Collegium San Diego and Tesserae Baroque, and with Ruben Valenzuela’s masterful artistry on the organ. Pacific Chorale’s chamber choir captivated the audience with layers of breathtakingly beautiful sonic textures, lush choruses, virtuosic solos, and poignant duets. Program and details at https://www.pacificchorale.org/montev…