From Darkness Into Light

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 8:00pm First Congregational Church, Palo Alto
Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 4:00pm Congregation Beth David, Saratoga

In memory of Beverly Auerbach Pressman

PROGRAM: Eleanor Daley: In Remembrance; Daniel Gawthorpe: Sing Me to Heaven; Eric Whitacre: Sleep; Verdi: Requiem choruses; Donald McCullough: Songs from the Camps (1999); and more.

Some of history's darkest eras have produced some of its most profound and beautiful music, reminding generations that the bright light of hope sustains humanity even at its worst. These concerts explore galvanizing and emotional music that plumbs the transcendental power of music in survival, remembrance and transformation.