About

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present a very special concert on two consecutive nights in May: Monteverdi 1610 Vespers—Music for the Blessed Virgin. Considered one of the greatest choral works of all time, Claudio Monteverdi’s colossal Vespers of 1610 was written in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was dedicated to Pope Paul V.

Event Details

• Date: May 22, 2015
• Time: There is another performance in Georgetown on May 21, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church, beginning at 7 p.m.
• Venue: St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel
• Website: www.ensembleviii.org/tickets

Ticket Information

• Cost: $45 priority seating, $35 regular tickets, $10 students
• Phone: 512-494-2867

Presenter Details

• Name: Ensemble VIII

The mission of Ensemble VIII is to perform vocal works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras at the highest artistic level with a keen attention to scholarship and historically informed performance practices. The ensemble is based in Austin, Texas and is composed of highly trained early music performers from throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.ensembleVIII.org. Ensemble VIII is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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