Slovenian composer Damijan Močnik’s"Missa Sancti Francisci Assisiensis,” lively with percussion and driving melodies, contrasts with American Daniel Elder’s 2010 "Requiem,” which, alternating between Latin and English texts, is more ethereal and contemplative. Together they embody the vitality and range of contemporary sacred music.

In addition to Festival Choir's 55-person choral ensemble, this concert features the Festival Chamber Players, a chamber orchestra of professional musicians across strings, winds, and percussion.

• Pre-concert talk by Artistic Director Sergei Pavlov, 6:45-7:15 pm

• Post-concert reception (ca 8:30 pm) for all audience and performers

Online ticket sales have ended. Please join us and purchase your ticket at the door.

Before and After the Program

All audience members are warmly invited to attend Artistic Director Sergei Pavlov’s pre-concert talk (6:45-7:15 pm) and a post-concert reception with treats following the concert. Help us celebrate the end of a successful 2024-25 season!

Getting There

The McKinley Performing Arts Center is on the Edgewood campus in Madison, at 2219 Monroe St. (Map). It is on Madison Metro’s bus Route D, exit at stop “Monroe at Leonard.” 

Ample free parking is available on the Edgewood campus, between the two sides of Edgewood College Drive just off Monroe St. (location of Monroe St. Farmers’ Market). Street parking is also available. 

Listening Ahead

You can listen to the five sections of Močnik’s "Missa Sancti Francisci Assisiensis” here:

• Kyrie

• Gloria

• Credo

• Sanctus/Benedictus

• Agnus Dei 

You can sample Daniel Elder’s choral works here.