2021–22 Season

Te Deum presented sections of the Orthodox All-​Night Vigil service and the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, integrating works of the most famous Orthodox composers. “Divine” offered a window into the solemnity of the faith, showcasing the beauty and depth of its spirituality, reinforced by the sounds, smells, and visual icons of the Orthodox Church. 

Featuring Kirke Mechem’s “7 Joys of Christmas,” Te Deum’s Christmas concert celebrated the many Joys of the Christmas season, including the times that joy feels out of reach. The program explored themes of Love, Joy, Generosity, and Singing, with included works by Abbie Betinis, Samuel Barber, William Dawson and Kirke Mechem. 

As our community, country, and world was shaken to the core by a world-​wide pandemic, all people have found themselves crying out. There have been cries of pain for the loss of a loved-​one, cries of loneliness and hurt from isolation, and cries of gratefulness for help from a friend. The Heart Cries Out put music and poetry to these cries, featuring Bach’s Komm, Jesu, Komm, as the centerpiece, and a new commission from our composer-​in-​residence, James Eakin III, with a commissioned text by Charles Anthony Silvestri. 

Te Deum presented sections of the Orthodox All-​Night Vigil service and the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, integrating works of the most famous Orthodox composers. “Divine” offered a window into the solemnity of the faith, showcasing the beauty and depth of its spirituality, reinforced by the sounds, smells, and visual icons of the Orthodox Church.