The singers of Chicago a cappella welcome spring with a charming collection of songs in the language of love, from 16th-century Parisian chansons to the irresistible music of French Impressionists. Discover the vivid tonal colors of French masters such as Debussy, Poulenc, and Ravel, and hear familiar pop standards redolent with the allure of Paris, all shimmering with the "breathtaking ensemble, control [and] stylistic elegance" (American Organist) of Chicago a cappella. C’est magnifique!

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Hear audio from this concert:

Poulenc: "C’est la petit’ fill’ du prince" from Chansons Francaises

"Chanson d'Amour" by Wayne Shanklin, arranged by Paul Hart (Hoss Brock, soloist)

Pierre Certon: "La, la, la, je ne l’ose dire"

Milhaud: "Les Heures" from Naissance de Vénus

Debussy: "Quant j’ai ouy le tabourin" from Trois Chansons (Kathryn Kamp, soloist)

Program highlights:

Josquin: "Mille regrets"

Le Jeune: "Revoici venir du printemps"

Saint-Saëns: "Calme des Nuits"

Debussy: Trois Chansons

Ravel: Trois Chansons

Poulenc: Chansons Francaises

Milhaud: Naissance de Venus

Vernon Duke (arr. Puerling): "April in Paris"