Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble and Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra
A Remarkable Stillness and Serenity of Soul
Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:30pm CST
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Andrew Megill, conductor
Choir and orchestra unite to present a concert of works centered around peace, love, and faith. On the program is a Mendelssohn cantata inspired by Lutheran hymns, a Berlioz song cycle meditating on the phases of love, a Fauré hymn, and two works by Britten exploring faith and worship.
Felix Mendelssohn, Verleih’ uns Frieden
Hector Berlioz, Les nuits d’été, Op. 7
Gabriel Fauré, Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11
Benjamin Britten, Cantata misericordium, Op. 69
Benjamin Britten (orch. Imogen Holst), Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30
Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.
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50 Arts Cir Dr
Evanston, IL 60208
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About
Pick-Staiger is a 972-seat hall located in the Arts Circle on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. The main lobby entrance for concerts is on the west side of the building (revolving and regular doors). Since its inception in 1975, the hall has functioned as both a classroom and performance facility for Bienen School of Music performing ensembles, faculty recitals, festivals, and professional guest artists.
