The St. Michael-Albertville High School Concert Choir had the honor of giving the Midwest premiere of Eric Whitacre's “The Sacred Veil,” a collaboration with Charles Silvestri. Inspired by the death of Silvestri’s wife, Julie, of ovarian cancer at 36, “the intimate, compelling score tells a story of courtship, love, loss and the search for solace,” Whitacre says. These talented Minnesota singers present the first three movements of the 12-part work in this March 2022 performance.
“The Sacred Veil”
Written by Eric E. Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri
Boosey & Hawkes, Music Publishers Ltd./Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
By arrangement with Concord
Used with permission
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Performed by the STMA Concert Choir
Directed by Joe Osowski
Piano: Aaron Kohrs
Cello: STMA student Ryan Dornfeld
Recorded at St. Michael-Albertville High School, Minnesota, by YourClassical MPR
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