Vigil
March 7, 2027 | 3pm
St. Joseph Chapel
1515 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
The Program
Step into a pivotal moment in musical history with Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee's presentation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil at St. Joseph Chapel. Composed in 1915 during a time of profound uncertainty and upheaval in Russia and across Europe, this monumental work stands as one of the last great achievements of the Russian choral tradition before a world on the brink of transformation.
Drawing from centuries of Orthodox chant and infused with Rachmaninoff's unmistakable harmonic language, All-Night Vigil reveals the composer's deep connection to his cultural heritage and his extraordinary gift for writing for the human voice. Through passages of solemn beauty, dramatic intensity, and serene stillness, the work preserves a rich musical legacy while expressing a timeless search for hope and transcendence
In the newly renovated setting of St. Joseph Chapel, Bel Canto Chorus invites audiences to experience a masterpiece that has endured as a testament to artistic vision, cultural memory, and the enduring power of choral sound.
Repertoire
All-Night Vigil Op. 37 | Sergei Rachmaninoff
March 7, 2027 | 3pm
St. Joseph Chapel
1515 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Run time: approximately 80 minutes (including intermission)
Concert Details
Parking
Please park in the Sacred Heart lot, entering at S. 28th St. and W. Lapham St. and parking on the north side of the lot, by St. Joseph Chapel. Walk through the pedestrian gate to Layton Blvd. and proceed north to the first entrance door labeled 1501 S. Layton Blvd., St. Joseph Chapel.
Parking is also available behind the chapel. Enter at S. 29th St. and W. Orchard St., and park in the parking lot to your right or along the garden. Proceed to the chapel court entrance between the chapel and Chapel Garden Apartments. The door is marked “1501.”