Upcoming Concerts

Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble

Loren W. Pontén, founder & artistic director

Opus 7 Chamber Orchestra

Mary Sokol Brown, concertmaster

The concert features the Northwest premiere of both Ukrainian composer Alexander SHCHETYNSKY’s Requiem* and Estonian composer Erkki-Sven TÜÜR’s For Ukraine*, a personal response to the war. Other works: Even When He Is Silent – ARNESEN (Norway) • “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered” – BORTNIANSKY (Ukraine/Russia) • “Fecit Potentiam” from Magnificat – RAUTAVAARA (Finland) • “Kyrie” from Gloria Patri – SISASK (Estonia) • Dona Nobis Pacem* – VASKS (Latvia)
Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble is joined by the Opus 7 Chamber Orchestra* with Mary Sokol Brown as concertmaster. This concert is dedicated to the people of Ukraine and we’ll be collecting donations to support continued relief efforts.

Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble

Loren W. Pontén, founder & artistic director

Dwight Beckmeyer, piano

Cecilia Archuleta & Emily Pontén-May, violin

Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of choral singing with Opus 7 at its 31st concert-season opener, There Is Sweet Music. Known for its glorious sound, ardent musicality, and technical ambition, this critically acclaimed group is pleased to present an unforgettable evening of music for choir, including pieces with piano and two violins. The concert includes an array of choral treasures by Edward Elgar, and music by Gerald Finzi, Northwest composers John David Earnest, Bern Herbolsheimer, Robert Scandrett and Opus 7’s composer-in-residence John Muehleisen; and winners of our annual Robert Scandrett Memorial Student Composer Competition.