Who doesn’t love a battle of the sexes? Quintessence: Choral Artists of the Southwest (Matthew Greer, Artistic Director) invites you to our season finale, “Mars and Venus,” featuring spectacular music written just for men’s voices and just for women’s voices.This unique concert will include music of Franz Schubert, Gwyneth Walker, Libby Larsen, and Bradley Ellingboe. The chorus will reunite for Randall Thompson’s beloved “Alleluia,” and a special performance of Thompson’s Frostiana, beautiful…See More

Quintessence: Choral Artists of the SouthwestMatthew Greer, Artistic Directorpresents its 3rd Annual Messiah Sing!Begin the holiday season as we sing together Handel’s glorious Messiah! Bring your own score or borrow one at the event. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be gratefully received. To help spread holiday cheer to children in need, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for Barrett House. Info: 1-505-672-TUNE,…See More

Quintessence: Choral Artists of the Southwest Matthew Greer, Artistic Director 2012-2013 Season Fun and Games!Musical puzzles, tongue-twisters, sporting events, and more. Featuring the New Mexico premiere of Robert Kapilow’s home run of a cantata: Casey at the Bat. Play ball! Tickets available in advance or at the door & complimentary childcare available. $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students Saturday, October 20 at 5pm Immanuel Presbyterian Church 114 Carlisle Blvd. SESunday, October 21…See More

Quintessence: Choral Artists of the Southwest Matthew Greer, Artistic Director 2012-2013 Season Fun and Games!Musical puzzles, tongue-twisters, sporting events, and more. Featuring the New Mexico premiere of Robert Kapilow’s home run of a cantata: Casey at the Bat. Play ball! Tickets available in advance or at the door & complimentary childcare available. $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students Saturday, October 20 at 5pm Immanuel Presbyterian Church 114 Carlisle Blvd. SESunday, October 21…See More

New Mexico’s favorite flute and piano duo, The Jim Greer Duo, presents A Benefit Concert for Casa Angelica on Saturday, August 18th at 7PM at Keller Hall on the UNM Campus.Flutist Jerome Jim and pianist Amy Greer welcome soprano Checky Okun and cellist Christian Garcia for an elegant evening of musical delights. The program features Kuhlau’s Grande Sonate Concertante, Opus 85 for piano and flute; Weber’s Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano; and Henry Bishop’s setting of Shakespeare’s “Lo, Hear the…See More

SUMMER SING 2012Presented by Quintessence: Choral Artists of the SouthwestSaturday, July 28, 2-4 p.m.Immanuel Presbyterian Church114 Carlisle Blvd. SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106505-672-TUNE (8863)www.quintessence-abq.comJoin Quintessence for our 3rd annual Summer Sing, a free community event where the audience is the choir! Artistic director Matthew Greer will lead the gathering in a series of vocal warm-ups and choral selections. Quintessence choir…See More

Quintessence: Choral Artists of the SouthwestMatthew Greer, Artistic DirectorNo one has had more influence on western music than Johann Sebastian Bach. Join the singers of Quintessencefor “Bach-analia,” a concert celebrating the cultural influence of J.S. Bach through expected (and unexpected)song. These concerts are part of our 25th Anniversary season, and will feature performances of Bach’s Cantata 4,“Christ lag in Todesbanden” and Cantata 140, “Wachet auf,” along with the music of Hugo…See More