{"id":801,"date":"2026-03-03T17:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orpheusmusicproject.org\/?page_id=801"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:03:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T18:03:03","slug":"tapestry-choral-collective","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.orpheusmusicproject.org\/index.php\/projects\/tapestry-choral-collective\/","title":{"rendered":"Tapestry Choral Collective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tapestry Choral Collective is a professional soloists\u2019 choir dedicated to refined ensemble singing, artistic individuality, and repertoire spanning early, classical, and contemporary traditions. The ensemble operates on a project-based model, with nationally-competitive professional compensation, led by noted choral conductor and artistic director Brian A. Schmidt<\/strong><\/a>. Brian is widely recognized for his expressive leadership, stylistic versatility, and commitment to artistic excellence. Under his direction, the ensemble seeks to elevate vocal artists through compelling programming, meticulous preparation, and performances marked by clarity, depth, and emotional resonance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendars for our inaugural performances in 2027.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check back for more details as we finalize venues and times for these performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 16-17 — All-night Vigil, Opus 37<\/em>, Sergei Rachmaninoff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Composed in 1915, Sergei Rachmaninoff\u2019s All-Night Vigil, Op. 37<\/em><\/strong>, transforms the ancient traditions of Russian Orthodox worship into a vast landscape of unaccompanied human voices. Across fifteen movements, ancient chants and chant-like melodies unfold in rich harmonies, from hushed prayer and cavernous basses to radiant choral light. The music traces a spiritual journey from evening darkness toward dawn and resurrection, joining centuries-old tradition to Rachmaninoff\u2019s unmistakable warmth and expressive power. Premiered in Moscow as a wartime benefit, the Vigil was soon threatened by Soviet suppression of sacred music, yet endured as one of choral music\u2019s most luminous acts of devotion and consolation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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April 16-18 — Songs of Praise and Stars<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Songs of Praise and Stars<\/strong><\/em> brings together timeless masterpieces and contemporary voices in a luminous program celebrating wonder, faith, and the beauty of the natural world. In collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Tapestry Choral Collective explores music spanning more than three centuries, featuring two of Johann Sebastian Bach\u2019s magnificent cantatas\u2014Lobe den Herren, den m\u00e4chtigen K\u00f6nig der Ehren<\/em> (BWV 137) and Jesu, der du meine Seele<\/em> (BWV 78)\u2014alongside Swedish Baroque composer Johan Helmich Roman\u2019s joyful Jubilate<\/em> and the North American premiere of a captivating new work by Karin Rehnqvist, one of Sweden\u2019s most celebrated living composers. Featuring nationally recognized vocal soloists drawn from within Tapestry\u2019s own ensemble, this extraordinary collaboration reveals a musical tradition in which individual artistry and collective excellence come together in moments of profound beauty and expression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

June 17-18 — Modern Tapestries<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Modern Tapestries <\/strong><\/em>celebrates the bold imagination and expressive depth of contemporary choral music through three remarkable works by living composers. The program journeys from the driving rhythms and striking sonorities of Estonian composer Tauno Aints\u2019 Vitsas<\/em>\u2014a concerto for choir and electric guitar receiving its North American premiere\u2014to the haunting, luminous beauty of John Duggan\u2019s Lamentations<\/em> for choir and flugelhorn, and the rhythmic vitality and vibrant vocal artistry of Kile Smith\u2019s Jazz<\/em>. Throughout the performance, an ensemble of distinguished professional singers and guest instrumentalists demonstrate the choir\u2019s extraordinary versatility \u2013 capable of breathtaking power, intimate nuance, and a spectrum of vocal colors \u2013 inviting audiences on a journey of discovery where innovation and artistry unite in an unforgettable musical experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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