Reflections
A Collaboration with William Jewell College Choirs
Reflections invites you on a sonic journey pairing radiant Renaissance masterpieces with bold contemporary reimaginings—each setting drawn from the same timeless texts. At the heart of the program lies Thomas Tallis's awe-inspiring Spem in alium, the monumental 40-part motet that continues to captivate audiences nearly five centuries after its creation. Experience the luminous clarity of Renaissance polyphony alongside fresh, striking interpretations by today's composers, including Ken Burton, Roderick Williams, James MacMillan, Caroline Shaw, Frank Ferko, and more. These pairings illuminate how the same words can inspire profoundly different emotional landscapes—offering a musical journey of deep contrast, dialogue, and resonance across the ages.
About the William Jewell College Concert Choir
The Concert Choir from William Jewell College is a highly selective ensemble comprised of our very best choral singers. The ensemble regularly performs some of the most challenging choral repertoire, from Bach to Pendereski, Lauridsen to Whitacre.
Program
Hodie Christus natus est | Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck
IV: Hodie Christus natus est from Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël | Francis Poulenc
O Magnum Mysterium | Tomás Luis de Victoria
O magnum mysterium from Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël | Francis Poulenc
Kyrie from Mass for 5 voices | William Byrd
Kyrie after Byrd | Roxanna Panufnik
Ave verum corpus | William Byrd
Ave verum corpus Re-imagined | Roderick Williams
Latin anthem Loquebantur variis linguis | Thomas Tallis
Many Are The Wonders (A reflection on Thomas Tallis’ Loquebantur) | Ken Burton
Spem in alium | Thomas Tallis
Regina coeli, laetare, alleluia | Tomás Luis de Victoria
III. Regina caeli from Three Latin Motets | Cecilia McDowall
Details
October 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
Redemptorist Catholic Church
3333 Broadway Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
October 5, 2025, 3:00 pm
Visitation Church
5141 Main St.
Kansas City, MO