Honoring a Legacy of Excellence
Thank you, Patrick, for 24 incredible years!
Patrick Dupre Quigly Founding Artistic Director
A Note from the Artistic Director on “Surround Sound”
Surround Sound examines a musical idea that long predates recorded audio: the use of space as a compositional tool. Long before the modern listener encountered sound through speakers, composers were already writing for separation, distance, echo, and overlap. In churches and chapels especially, music could be heard not as a single block of sound from one direction, but as something exchanged across a room, layered from multiple points, or suspended in the air. Space was not simply an acoustic condition: it shaped the listener’s experience and, in many cases, the music itself.
The program begins in Spain, with O Virgo Splendens and Stella Splendens from the Llibre Vermell de Montserrat, a late medieval manuscript associated with the great pilgrimage site at Montserrat, home to the revered Black Madonna, La Moreneta. These songs belong to a devotional culture in which music accompanied collective movement, ritual, and acts of veneration. They are followed
by works of Tomás Luis de Victoria and Francisco Guerrero, two central figures in sixteenth-century Spanish sacred music. Both composers worked within the polyphonic traditions of the Renaissance, but each brought a distinct expressive profile to the liturgy. Victoria’s writing is often marked by compression, intensity, and close attention to text. Guerrero, whose career was rooted in Seville and whose music circulated widely in both Spain and the Spanish Americas, writes with a broader lyricism and a strong sense of vocal line. In both, one hears music written for reverberant sacred space, where sonority, pacing, and textual clarity must exist in careful balance.
The second set shows how modern composers have returned to these older spatial possibilities and reimagined them in new ways. Knut Nystedt’s treatment of Bach, Benjamin Britten’s writing for separated groups, and Caroline Shaw’s interest in vocal texture and distance all depend on the listener’s awareness of sound
unfolding in space. In some of these works, aleatory (passages in which performers are allowed a degree of rhythmic independence rather than moving in strict synchronization) produces a texture that feels less coordinated than suspended. The effect is not disorder, but the loosening and refracting of time. These composers draw on old materials and sacred forms, but they do so with modern ears, using spatial separation and independence of motion to create sonorities that can seem to hover outside ordinary pulse.
The final set belongs to Claudio Monteverdi, whose music stands at the threshold between the Renaissance and the Baroque. Monteverdi inherited the contrapuntal discipline of the sixteenth century, but he pushed it toward greater contrast, sharper declamation, and more deliberate theatrical effect. The motets and psalm settings heard here show how fully sacred music could absorb the new expressive priorities of the
early seventeenth century. Texture becomes more sectional, rhetoric more immediate, and musical gestures more clearly shaped around surprise, response, and projection. In that sense, Monteverdi does not simply conclude the Renaissance: he helps establish a musical language in which drama, contrast, and the controlled use of sonic space become central expressive means.
Taken together, these works suggest that “surround sound” is not a modern invention, but a very old artistic ambition. Across centuries, composers have used space to expand the expressive reach of music: to heighten devotion, suspend time, and place the listener not just in front of sound, but inside it.
Patrick Dupre Quigley Artistic Director & Co-Founder
Surround Sound
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 | 7:00 pm | St. Gregory’s Episcopal, Boca Raton
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | 8:00 pm | Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 | 7:30 pm | All Saints Episcopal, Ft. Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 | 4:00 pm | Miami Beach Community Church, Miami Beach
Seraphic Fire
Patrick Dupre Quigley, conductor
O Virgo Splendens Anonymous
Stella Splendens Anonymous
“Agnus Dei” from Missa Ave Regina Caelorum Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
Duo Seraphim Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599)
Immortal Bach Johann Sebastian Bach, Arr. Nysted
Hymn to the Virgin Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) and the swallow Caroline Shaw (b.1982)
Vespers and Selva Morale et Spirituale
Deus in adjutorium meum
Beatus Vir
Ave Maris Stella
Iste Confessor
Dixit Dominus
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
SOPRANO
Elisse Albian
Chloe Chiang*
Natalie Fishman*
Chelsea Helm
Giovanna Maropo**
Grace Mineo**
Rebecca Myers
Molly Quinn
Addy Sterrett
ALTO
Victor Bento**
Luthien Brackett
Amanda Crider
Doug Dodson
Sadie Habas*
Lauren Richards**
Olivia Salazar*
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Yani Araujo*
Aaron Cates
Michael Colavita**
Brandon Flores**
Michael Jones
Nick Karageorgiou
James Scott*
BASS
James Bass
Austin Guidone**
Nathan Halbur
Edmund Milly
Dustin Peng*
Braden Rymer**
Kyle Xu*
*UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Ensemble Artist Program student
**University of Miami’s Frost School of Music Ensemble Artist Program student
VIOLIN
Edson Scheid de Andrade, concertmaster
Susannah Foster
BASS
Jessica Powell Eig
ORGAN
Leon Schelhase
Patrick Dupre Quigley, conductor
To read full artist bios, scan the QR code or visit SeraphicFire.org/Artists
O Virgo Splendens
Anonymous
O Virgo splendens, hic in monte celso Miraculis serrato fulgentibus ubique, Quem fideles conscendunt universi.
Eia pietatis oculo placato
Cerne ligatus fune peccatorum Ne infernorum ictibus graventur Sed cum beatis tua prece vocentur.
Stella Splendens Anonymous
Stella splendens in monte ut solis radium miraculis serrato exaudi populum. Concurrunt universi gaudentes populi divites et egeni grandes et parvuli ipsum ingrediuntur ut cernunt oculi et inde revertuntur gracijis repleti.
Stella splendens...
Principes et magnates extirpe regia saeculi potestates obtenta venia peccaminum proclamant tundentes pectora poplite flexo clamant hic: Ave Maria.
Stella splendens...
Coetus hic aggregantur hic ut exhibeant vota regratiantur ut ipsa et reddant aulam istam ditantes hoc cuncti videant jocalibus ornantes soluti redeant.
Stella splendens...
“Agnus Dei” from Missa Ave Regina Caelorum
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.
O shining Virgin, here on this lofty mountain, Everywhere adorned with gleaming miracles, Which all the faithful ascend.
With your gentle eye of mercy
Behold the sinner bound by the rope of sins, Lest they be burdened by the blows of hell, But through your prayer be called among the blessed.
Radiant star on the mountain, like a miraculous sunbeam, hear the divided people. All joyous people come together: rich and poor, young and old, climb the mountain to see with their own eyes, and return from it filled with grace.
Radiant star…
Rulers and magnates of royal stripes, the mighty of the world, possessing grace, proclaim their sins, beating their breast, and call on bended knee: Ave Maria.
Radiant star…
All these groups assemble here to present themselves, to remember their vows and keep them as well. By enriching this temple, adorning it with jewels so that all may see and return in joy, partaking of salvation.
Radiant star…
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Duo Seraphim Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599)
Duo seraphim clamabant alter ad alterum:
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Plena est omnis terra gloria eius.
Tres sunt, qui testimonium dant in caelo:
Pater, Verbum et Spiritus Sanctus: et hi tres unum sunt.
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Plena est omnis terra gloria eius, Amen.
Immortal Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Arr. Knut Nystedt (1915-2014)
Komm, süßer Tod, komm selge Ruh! Komm führe mich in Friede.
Hymn to the Virgin
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Of one who is so fair and bright
Velut maris stella, [Like a star of the sea] Brighter than the day is light, Parens et puella: [Both mother and maiden] I cry to thee, thou see to me, Lady, pray thy Son for me, Tam pia, [so pure] That I may come to thee. Maria! [Mary]
All this world was forlorn, Eva peccatrice, [because of Eve, a sinner] Till our Lord was born, De te genetrice. [through you, his mother] With ave it went away, Darkest night, and comes the day Salutis; [of salvation] The well springeth out of thee. Virtutis. [of virtue]
Two angels called to one another
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth! The earth is full of your glory.
There are three who give testimony in heaven, Father, Word, and Holy Spirit, and these Three are One. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord god of Sabaoth! The earth is full of your glory. Amen.
Come, sweet death, come, blessed rest! Come lead me to peace.
Lady, flower of everything, Rosa sine spina, [Rose without thorn] Thou bare Jesu, heaven's king, Gratia divina: [by divine grace] Of all thou bearest the prize, Lady, queen of paradise Electa: [chosen] Maid mild, mother es effecta. [you are made]
and the swallow
Caroline Shaw (b.1982)
How beloved is your dwelling place O, lord of hosts
My soul yearns, faints my heart and my flesh cry out the sparrow found a house, and the swallow, her nest, where she may raise her young They pass through the Valley of Bakka they make it a place of springs, the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
Deus in adjutorium meum
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Deus, in adjutorium meum intende; Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina.
Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen. Alleluia.
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste, O Lord, to help me.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, without end.
Amen. Alleluia
Beatus Vir
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.
Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.
Gloria et divitiae in domo ejus: et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.
Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat disponet sermones suos in judicio: quia in aeternum non commovebitur.
In memoria aeterna erit justus; ab auditione mala non timebit.
Paratum cor ejus sperare in Domino, confirmatum est cor ejus; non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos.
Dispersit, dedit pauperibus; justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi: cornu ejus exaltabitur in gloria.
Peccator videbit, et irascetur; dentibus suis fremet et tabescet: desiderium peccatorum peribit.
Blessed is the man that fears the Lord: he has great delight in his commandments.
His seed will be mighty on earth; the generation of the faithful will be blessed.
Riches and plenty will be in his house: and his righteousness endures for ever.
Unto the godly there arise up light in the darkness: he is merciful, loving, and righteous.
A good man is merciful, and lends and will guide his words with discretion: for he will never be moved.
The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance; he will not be afraid of evil tidings.
His heart stands fast and believes in the Lord, His heart is established and will not shrink; until he see his desire upon his enemies.
He has dispersed abroad, and given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever: his horn will be exalted with honor.
The ungodly will see it, and it will grieve him; he will gnash with his teeth, and consume away: the desire of the ungodly will perish.
Ave Maris Stella
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Ave, maris stella, Dei Mater alma, Atque semper Virgo, Felix caeli porta. Sumens illud Ave Gabrielis ore, Funda nos in pace, Mutans Evae nomen.
Solve vincla reis, Profer lumen caecis, Mala nostra pelle, Bona cuncta posce
Monstra te esse matrem, Sumat per te preces, Qui pro nobis natus
Tulit esse tuus.
Virgo singularis, Inter omnes mitis, Nos culpis solutos, Mites fac et castos.
Vitam praesta puram, Iter para tutum, Ut videntes Jesum, Semper collaetemur.
Sit laus Deo Patri, Summo Christo decus
Spiritui Sancto, Tribus honor unus.
Amen.
Iste Confessor
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Iste confessor Domini sacratus
Festa plebs cuius celebrat per orbem, Hodie letus meruit secreta, Scandere Coeli.
Ad sacrum cuius tumulum frequenter, Membra languentem modo sanitati, Quo libet morbo fuerint gravata, Restituuntur.
Sit salus illi decus atque virtus, Qui supra coeli residens cacumen, Totius mundi machinam gubernat, Trinus et unus.
Amen.
Hail, star of the sea, loving Mother of God, Ever-virgin, Heaven’s gate. Who received joy from Gabriel’s mouth, giving us peace, reversing Eve’s name. Break the chains of sinners, bring light to the blind, drive away our evils, ask for all good.
Show yourself to be a mother, may He accept prayers through you, He who was born for us, chose to be yours. O unique virgin, meek above all, make us absolved from sin, gentle and chaste. Keep our life pure, make the journey safe, so that in seeing Jesus, we may rejoice together. Let there be praise to God the Father, Glory to Christ in the highest, to the Holy Spirit, one honor to all three. Amen.
This Confessor, dedicated to the Lord, Whose feast the people celebrate across the world, This day has deserved in joy, To ascend to the innermost Heaven.
At his holy tomb, where they throng, The limbs of the sick, now healed No matter by what ailment they were burdened, Are restored to them.
Salvation, honor, and power be to Him Who from His dwelling above the highest heavens Governs the working of the whole world, The Three in One. Amen.
Dixit Dominus
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Dixit Dominus Domino meo:
Sede a dextris meis.
Donec ponam inimicos tuos, scabellum pedum tuorum.
Virgam virtutis tuae emittet
Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio inimicorum tuorum.
Tecum principium in die virtutis tuae in splendoribus sanctorum: ex utero ante luciferum genui te.
Juravit Dominus, et non poenitebit eum: tu es sacerdos in aeternum secundum ordinem Melchisedech.
Dominus a dextris tuis confregit in die irae suae reges. Judicabit in nationibus, implebit ruinas: conquassabit capita in terra multorum.
De torrente in via bibet: propterea exaltabit caput.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
The Lord said unto my Lord: Sit at my right hand, Until I make your enemies your footstool.
The Lord will send the rod of your strength out of Zion: to rule in the midst of your enemies.
You will be the dominion in the day of your power amid the brightness of the saints: the dew of your birth is the womb of the morning.
The Lord has sworn, and will not repent. you art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
The Lord at thy right hand will strike even kings in the day of his wrath. He will judge among the nations, he will fill them with ruin: and shake to pieces the heads of many on earth.
He will drink of the brook in the way: therefore will he lift up the head.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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Announcing Our 24th Season
The GRAMMY® Nominated Vocal Ensemble will return for its 24th Season with seven exciting new concert programs, October 2026 – April 2027
Serenade to Music
Season 24 opens with a celebratory concert marking Seraphic Fire’s new artistic leadership, featuring a vibrant program of works never before performed for our home audience.
October 15–18
Blue Notes
Backed by a small jazz combo, Seraphic Fire explores the close harmonies and unmistakable American “cool” of jazz standards made famous by Nat King Cole, Etta James, and Cole Porter.
November 19–22
Noel:
An Old-World Christmas
Seraphic Fire’s beloved candlelit holiday concert returns with cherished carols whose roots stretch back to the Medieval and Renaissance eras, alongside contemporary seasonal favorites.
December 11–20
One for All
The tenors and basses of Seraphic Fire take center stage in a powerful program tracing more than 1,000 years of music written for men’s voices.
January 14–17
Northern Lights
This program explores luminous choral music inspired by the vast landscapes and quiet transcendence of Northern Europe, featuring works by Ola Gjeilo, Arvo Pärt, Henryk Górecki, and selections from Philip Glass’s groundbreaking opera Einstein on the Beach.
February 18–21
American Poets
America’s greatest voices ring out in a program featuring musical settings of texts by writers honored in the National Garden of American Heroes, including Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, and Emily Dickinson.
March 18–21
Misa Criolla
Season 24 closes with a vibrant celebration of Latin American music, featuring Ariel Ramírez’s beloved Misa Criolla, a groundbreaking work that blends the traditional Mass with the rhythms and folk instruments of Argentina.
April 8–11
Celebrating Miami-Dade’s Favorite Nonprofit
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Seraphic Fire recognizes its Founder’s Circle Sponsors, National Sponsors, and Institutional Partners.
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE SPONSORS
Anonymous
Barbara & Mel VanderBrug †
NATIONAL SPONSORS
Robert R. Brinker & Nancy S. Fleischman
Nirupa Chaudhari & Steve Roper
Meredyth Anne Dasburg Foundation
Martha R. Davis & Alix Ritchie
Jane Hurt
Patrick D. Quigley & Rob Peccola
Leonard Smith
Wayne & Lucretia Weiner
Seraphic Fire is sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners; Coral Gables Community Foundation; The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation; Hutson-Wiley Echevarria Foundation; Funding Arts Network; Funding Arts Broward; The Kirk Foundation; Peacock Foundation, Inc; Quest Foundation. With the support of the City of Coral Gables Cultural Arts Division. Seraphic Fire is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their future. Programs in Broward County are made possible with the support of the Broward County Cultural Division. Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Marlene Holder Fund for Broward, Barbara and Michael G. Landry Fund for Broward, Dorothy Osterhoudt Unrestricted Fund for Broward, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund.