The Duke Vespers Ensemble is an active chamber choir based at Duke University Chapel in Durham, NC. Consisting of approximately 20 volunteer members from the Duke and Durham communities, the choir is directed by Brian A. Schmidt, Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator for Chapel Music. The group leads the Choral Vespers worship services every Thursday at 5:15 pm. This 45-minute candlelight service consists of scripture readings, prayers, and sacred motets and service music ranging from Renaissance motets to recently composed and commissioned works. All services are available online at [http://youtube.com/dukechapel]
Buxtehude – Membra Jesu Nostri on YouTube
From the recent live performance by the Duke Vespers Ensemble, accompanied by a Baroque orchestra playing on period instruments.
The full performance is available with timestamps linking directly to each movement included in the description below the video.
ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE
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