November 2011: DIVINING MIRACLES

Divining Miracles

November 13th at 2 p.m., Founders Chapel, University of San Diego

Hailed as “one of the US’ hottest musical properties” (Gramophone), prodigious young composer Nico Muhly has collaborated with such diverse artists as
Björk and Philip Glass.

SACRA/PROFANA proudly presents the first performance of Muhly’s choral music in San Diego, the multi-movement opus Expecting The Main Things From You, scored for string quartet, percussion, organ & choir. Also on the program is Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s profound meditation on the biblical story of Sarah’s pregnancy, Sarah Was 90 Years Old, and Proverb, a work for two organs, two vibraphones and five solo voices by iconic American composer Steve Reich.