Rejoice: Bach Cantatas for Advent

Disciples Christian Church 3663 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

By turns joyous and introspective, virtuosic and lyrical, Bach’s brilliant Advent cantatas Schwingt freudig euch empor (BWV 36) and Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (BWV 62) pair heartfelt sacred texts with soaring strings, brilliant oboes, and the crystalline texture of one-per-part voices. An all-star cast of vocalists and period instrumentalists brings Bach’s unique compositional voice to vivid life. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Bach’s cantatas live in Cleveland!

Rejoice: Bach Cantatas for Advent

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 50 N. Prospect St, Akron, OH, United States

By turns joyous and introspective, virtuosic and lyrical, Bach’s brilliant Advent cantatas Schwingt freudig euch empor (BWV 36) and Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (BWV 62) pair heartfelt sacred texts with soaring strings, brilliant oboes, and the crystalline texture of one-per-part voices. An all-star cast of vocalists and period instrumentalists brings Bach’s unique compositional voice to vivid life. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Bach’s cantatas live in Cleveland!

Rejoice: Bach Cantatas for Advent

Lakewood Presbyterian Church 14502 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, United States

By turns joyous and introspective, virtuosic and lyrical, Bach’s brilliant Advent cantatas Schwingt freudig euch empor (BWV 36) and Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (BWV 62) pair heartfelt sacred texts with soaring strings, brilliant oboes, and the crystalline texture of one-per-part voices. An all-star cast of vocalists and period instrumentalists brings Bach’s unique compositional voice to vivid life. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Bach’s cantatas live in Cleveland!

Enchanted Island

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 50 N. Prospect St, Akron, OH, United States

“Radiant” soprano Sherezade Panthaki debuts with Les Délices for a sumptuous program of French baroque cantatas that celebrates the sensuous abundance of nature. Clérambault’s pastoral confection L’île de Delos welcomes listeners to an island paradise where wisdom and pleasure are in perfect harmony. Rameau’s more dramatic Le berger fidèle is studded with keening dissonances and chromaticism, vividly portraying a shepherd’s distress at the goddess Diana’s dictate that he sacrifice his lover. Instrumental music by Rebel and Couperin complete the program.

Enchanted Island

Inlet Dance @ Pivot Center 2937 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH, United States

“Radiant” soprano Sherezade Panthaki debuts with Les Délices for a sumptuous program of French baroque cantatas that celebrates the sensuous abundance of nature. Clérambault’s pastoral confection L’île de Delos welcomes listeners to an island paradise where wisdom and pleasure are in perfect harmony. Rameau’s more dramatic Le berger fidèle is studded with keening dissonances and chromaticism, vividly portraying a shepherd’s distress at the goddess Diana’s dictate that he sacrifice his lover. Instrumental music by Rebel and Couperin complete the program.

Enchanted Island

Herr Chapel at Plymouth Church UCC 2860 Coventry Rd, Shaker Heights, OH, United States

“Radiant” soprano Sherezade Panthaki debuts with Les Délices for a sumptuous program of French baroque cantatas that celebrates the sensuous abundance of nature. Clérambault’s pastoral confection L’île de Delos welcomes listeners to an island paradise where wisdom and pleasure are in perfect harmony. Rameau’s more dramatic Le berger fidèle is studded with keening dissonances and chromaticism, vividly portraying a shepherd’s distress at the goddess Diana’s dictate that he sacrifice his lover. Instrumental music by Rebel and Couperin complete the program.

Music at Main: The Leaves be Green

Cleveland Public Library Main Branch 325 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States

Les Délices celebrates springtime with joyous music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance in this FREE program presented at the Cleveland Public Library.

Akron Public Library: The Leaves be Green

Akron Public Library 60 S. High St, Akron, OH, United States

Les Délices celebrates springtime with joyous music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance in this FREE program presented at the Akron Public Library

Isabella’s Renaissance

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 50 N. Prospect St, Akron, OH, United States

Inspired by flowering humanism and flourishing arts under the patronage of the “First Lady of the Renaissance” Isabella D’Este (1474-1539), we feature international guest artist Anna Danilevskaia (dir. Solazzo Ensemble) with favorite collaborators Scott Metcalfe and Elena Mullins Bailey in music by late-15th century masters Busnois, Agricola, Josquin, and others.

Isabella’s Renaissance

Lakewood Presbyterian Church 14502 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, United States

Inspired by flowering humanism and flourishing arts under the patronage of the “First Lady of the Renaissance” Isabella D’Este (1474-1539), we feature international guest artist Anna Danilevskaia (dir. Solazzo Ensemble) with favorite collaborators Scott Metcalfe and Elena Mullins Bailey in music by late-15th century masters Busnois, Agricola, Josquin, and others.

Isabella’s Renaissance

Herr Chapel at Plymouth Church UCC 2860 Coventry Rd, Shaker Heights, OH, United States

Inspired by flowering humanism and flourishing arts under the patronage of the “First Lady of the Renaissance” Isabella D’Este (1474-1539), we feature international guest artist Anna Danilevskaia (dir. Solazzo Ensemble) with favorite collaborators Scott Metcalfe and Elena Mullins Bailey in music by late-15th century masters Busnois, Agricola, Josquin, and others.

A Secret Garden: Annual Benefit

Harcourt Manor 2178 Harcourt Dr, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

Spend a magical evening with Les Délices artists in A Secret Garden. Our annual benefit this year features specially curated wine and hors d’oeuvres offered alongside a gorgeous concert inspired by the setting–a magnificent private garden on a splendid spring evening.