Our Next Concert
Vespers Beyond Venice: Concerted Sacred Music of Northern Italy
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:00pm
Beverley Hills Community United Methodist Church
3512 Old Dominion Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22305
Free street parking • Free-will offering (suggested donation: $20)
From the canals of Venice into the cultural crossroads of Padua and Brescia, where the Alps rise nearby, this program explores the sacred riches of Northern Italy’s early Baroque. Vespers Beyond Venice showcases vibrant motets and psalm settings that echo with spiritual grandeur. At the heart of the program is the first modern performance of one of Leandro Gallerano’s 1629 Vespers settings, a rediscovered masterpiece that blends opulent sonority with intimate devotion.
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We are thrilled to announce our second season under the leadership of new musical director, Dr. Richard W. Robbins.
This year’s concerts will feature works from English, Italian, and American repertoire. Click to see details, plus times and locations.
Auditions for the 2025-26 season have concluded, but we are always happy to hear from experienced singers interested in joining us!