Our Chamber Choir was hard at work on preparing a performance of the Vivaldi Gloria (RV589), when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and resulted in the cancellation of all remaining rehearsals and performances.

This movement, Et in terra pax (And on earth, peace) was a favourite of many of the students, so I wanted to put together a recording of it to commemorate their hard work.

So many of my friends, colleagues, and P.A. alumni were willing to help - this is truly an international effort. Our singing ranks have been bolstered by Vancouver-based singers Emily Cheung (Soprano) and Melanie Adams (Alto). Our strings section features two distinguished alumni (Lucy Wang, Los Angeles; Roland Gjernes, New York), and several local players from the Metro Vancouver area. Our harpsichordist (Victoria Suchodolski) is an early-music specialist based in Boston, MA.

The text, from Luke 2, translates "... and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased".

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