VOCES8

Performers:

VOCES8 Vocalensemble
Savannah Porter, soprano
Eleonora Poignant, soprano
Katie Jeffries-Harris, alto
Barnaby Smith, countertenor / direction
Blake Morgan, tenor
Euan Williamson, tenor
Christopher Moore, baritone
Dominic Carver, bass

program

»Lead me home«. A celebration of the American choral landscape

William Byrd

Praise our Lord, all ye Gentiles (1611))

Virgil Thomson

My shepherd will supply my need (1937)

Caroline Shaw

and the swallow

Morten Lauridsen

O nata lux

Anonymus

My lord, what a morning. Spiritual (Bearbeitung: Harry T. Burleigh)

Steal away. Spiritual (Bearbeitung: David Blackwell)

William Billings

David's lamentation

Bobby McFerrin

The 23rd psalm

Eric Whitacre

Stopping by woods on a snowy evening

Pause

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Free as a bird (Bearbeitung: Jim Clements)

Jonathan Dove

In beauty may I walk

Taylor Scott Davis

Effortlessly

Samuel Barber

To be sung on water

Anonymus

Shenandoah. Volkslied aus Amerika (Bearbeitung: Thomas Hewitt Jones)

Richard Rodgers

Bewitched (Pal Joey) (1940)

Billy Strayhorn

Take the »A« Train (Bearbeitung: Jonathan Rathbone) (1941)

Harry Warren

Chattanooga choo choo (Bearbeitung: Jonathan Rathbone)

Cole Porter

I've got you under my skin (Aus dem Film »Born to dance«) (Bearbeitung: Jim Clements) (1936)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.