La Caccina, a 9-member treble vocal ensemble that champions and performs diverse, innovative repertoire for women’s voices, will present The Lark, the first concert of its 13th season, at Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park on Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 pm.
As part of a season-long exploration of visionaries – those who see past their present circumstances to imagine a world of greater justice, equity, and peace – this program honors the legendary courage and determination of Joan of Arc. The concert is centered around Leonard Bernstein’s The Lark, newly-arranged for treble voices by Artistic Director Carling FitzSimmons. To complement Bernstein’s iconic music, La Caccina sings pieces by Carlos Cordero, Darius Lim, Marie-Claire Saindon, Marques L. A. Garrett, and others, as well as a premiere commission from Venezuelan composer/conductor Mariana Romero Serra.
FitzSimmons, who grew up in Oak Park, is thrilled to be performing in her hometown. “Oak Park is such an arts-rich community,” she says, “and I had many opportunities to hear and make beautiful music growing up here. To perform with my own ensemble in a place that fostered my love of music in the first place is a dream.”
La Caccina will return to Grace Episcopal Church in March for the second concert of the season, Francesca & Friends. Season subscriptions available now at www.lacaccina.org/season. Single tickets go on sale October 1; student and community discounts will be available.