When: 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19
Where: Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute, 868 High Street, Eugene
Details from The Shedd: The Shedd Choral Society presents Johann Pachelbel’s “Magnificat” in D Major and four songs of America’s first great classical composer, William Billings. Pachelbel’s Canon in D is a staple of weddings today, but Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was in his day famous as an organist and teacher. His great chorale preludes were influential for composers like Buxtehude and Bach. William Billings (1746-1800) wrote commanding, lively hymns and anthems in church music, invigorating what were then rather stern and grave hymns. He formed singing schools composed throughout his life, and left us with one of western music’s greatest canons: “When Jesus Wept.” His anthem “Chester” rivaled “Yankee Doodle” in popularity. Billings’ tunes are the roots of American music: fresh, poignant, bracing and durable.
Admission: Free
Information: theshedd.org, theshedd.org/ChoralSocietyPachelbel, 541-434-7000 (Shedd Ticket Office)
