The Spokane Symphony Chorale joins the orchestra to sing Mozart's Ave Verum, often described as the most perfect 46 measures in all Western music. Who better to conduct all 140 musicians than our own Music Director Eckart Preu, who sang in a traditional German boys' choir as a youth? Mozart's short and simple hymn contrasts brilliantly with Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, with all its lush pageantry and emotional complexity. Among the many versions in existence, Poulenc's Stabat Mater stands out. From prayers to irreverence, Poulenc's music is beautiful, ecstatic and transcendent. At the beginning of the concert we explore Hillborg's extraordinary musical world. His King Tide creates an intriguing ebb and flow in the orchestra, with a humming string section and unconventional playing techniques.

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