Recent News & Recordings
CŌNSŌLŌ: the reimagined requiem: the balm for sorrow
In October, The Esoterics continues its 25th season with a program of contemporary requiems, in keeping with the theme of this year: saecula sacrorum, or “secular versions of sacred forms.” The word requiem comes from the Latin requies, meaning ‘rest’, and it is among the opening words of the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead. In a secular context, the word refers to an act of remembrance after loss. In CŌNSŌLŌ, The Esoterics will feature new choral works that explore the comfort and healing that are found in this musical act of remembrance. For tickets or more information, please click the banner above.
INTIMAS: Cultivating community
The Esoterics is thrilled to announce the release of our latest disc, INTIMAS. As we struggle to understand and overcome the challenges of living in a divided and divisive world, the concept of community is more important now than ever. In this time of conflict and dissent, The Esoterics offers a collection of choral works on the theme of community: to inspire reflection and respect, creation and renewal, inclusion and support. To purchase a copy or for more information, click the banner above.
Greater Seattle Choral Consortium
The Esoterics is proud to be a founding member of The Greater Seattle Choral Consortium, the non-profit organization that sponsors the Seattle Sings! Choral Festival. The GSCC is comprised of over sixty choral ensembles in the Puget Sound region each of whom have a unique mission, but a common love of singing and choral music. Please visit our "neighbor" choirs and see what the GSCC is doing for advocacy and support of choral music in our community at www.seattlesings.org.
