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As the Deer Longs

  • First United Methodist Church 210 West Church Street Champaign, IL, 61820 (map)

Seeking hope and finding reassurance “as the deer longs for water” — those are the themes of Psalm 42, the uplifting text for all four works on this concert. You’ll discover Marianna Martines, an associate of Mozart whose work is finally getting the attention it deserves, and contemporary British composer Judith Weir, the first woman to be named Master of the King’s Music. Hear how Palestrina’s 16th-century version flows sweetly, like a refreshing stream, while Herbert Howells adds the beautiful blue notes of the 20th century.

Tickets
$20/adults $10/students

Tickets purchased online can be printed or displayed on a phone.

Approximately 1 hour, no intermission
Free parking on-street, in the church lot, and in Hill Street Parking Deck
Doors open 30 minutes early. Late entry only via back door, off Hill Street.
Come as you are; our concerts are casual!

Livestream of Martines & Palestrina
For home viewing, we are streaming approximately the first 45 minutes of the program.

Program
Come le limpide onde by Marianna Martines 
Sicut Cervus by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Like as the Hart by Judith Weir
Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks by Herbert Howells
Complete printed program (PDF)

Photo of soloists

Soloists
For Martines:
Ingrid Kammin, soprano
Aubrey Hawkinson, alto
Daniel Borup, tenor
For Howells:
Audrey Vallance, soprano

Earlier Event: March 8
Winter Comfort