Concert: Charpentier's “Te Deum”
The Musicians in Ordinary Orchestra and St Michael’s Schola Cantorum
St. Basil’s Church, 50 St. Joseph Street
Marc-Antoine Charpentier composed his grand polyphonic motet Te Deum in D major probably between 1688 and 1698, during his stay at the Jesuit Church of Saint-Louis in Paris, where he held the position of musical director. The work is written for the group of soloists, choir, and instrumental accompaniment.
This concert is presented by The Musicians in Ordinary Orchestra led by Christopher Verrette with Hallie Fishel, soprano, with the choir and soloists of St Michael’s Schola Cantorum, directed by Michael O’Connor.
Free admission – donations welcome.