Apr 21 Sunday
Learn about Rachmaninoff’s sources and musical references utilized during his composition of the work All-Night Vigil. The San Luis Obispo Master Chorale will host two educational presentations given by Dr. Vladimir Morosan, founder and president of publishing company Musica Russica, as part of its Beyond the Notes series.These presentations coincide with the SLO Master Chorale’s concert on Sunday, April 21, at 3 pm at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, featuring an a cappella performance of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s signature choral work, All-Night Vigil. More details about these presentations are available at www.slomasterchorale.org.Beyond the Notes features leading scholars whose presentations highlight the times and culture surrounding the works performed by the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale. The educational events offer an in-depth look at pieces being performed and the background and history behind the music, including the opportunity to meet and learn from a noted expert on the subject, an enhanced understanding of the context of the music, an increased appreciation for the music and live performance, and spreading awareness about the arts.
70 minutes of glorious a cappella choral singing!The season’s final concert on April 21, 2024, features an a cappella performance of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil. His signature choral work, this piece has become a fixture in choral repertoire, standing as the crowning achievement of the “Golden Age” of Russian Orthodox sacred choral music. Much of the melodic material was drawn from ancient unison chants surrounded by the addition of three to ten vocal lines. The music is for chorus a cappella, the traditional vocal complement in the Russian Orthodox Church. The SLO Master Chorale will perform the All-Night Vigil in a rare concert given without the Master Chorale Orchestra. A dynamically diverse work, members of the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale will be spread out all over the Performing Arts Center stage. The performance will conclude by 4:30 pm, including a 20-minute intermission.
The Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet is bringing Argentine Tango music to benefit the San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay High School & Middle School Music Programs. Mark your calendar for an unforgettable afternoon of music.
May 04 Saturday
The season concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1 with soloist Salome Jordania. and Saint Saens’ mighty Organ Symphony featuring the Forbes organ, played by Paul Woodring.
May 05 Sunday
The Cuesta Concord Chorus presents: Viva La Musica, a choral concert and picnic. Directed by Cassandra Tarantino and accompanied by Ryan Hartzell. Let us serenade you with the music we are taking to The Tuscany International Choral Festival.All Veterans and spouses receive a free concert ticket. Thank you for your service.
May 08 Wednesday
The Cuesta Wind Ensemble performs a concert featuring music of Tichelli, Brahms, and more in the beautiful CPAC. Join us for our closing concert of the season, conducted by Jennifer Martin.
May 10 Friday
"How do we keep the music playing in these turbulent times? How do we bring together our audience, with its incredible diversity of thought and experience? The Cuesta Chamber Singers and Voce will attempt this important task through our love and hard work, using the tools given to us in this gorgeous and inspiring set of music.
Pianist and music Professor Emeritus W. Terrence Spiller will give his final Beethoven sonata cycle recital in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center. The program will be bookended by two large sonatas: the massive Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7, and the joyously majestic “Waldstein” sonata, No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53. Tickets are sold at the Cal Poly Ticket Office, 805-756-4849. Call the Music Department with questions, 805-756-2406.