Our acclaimed Reson8 Vocal Octet is back! Reson8: Hero Songs features the live premiere of Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi’s song cycle of the same name. Originally composed for the Decameron Opera Coalition’s HEROES opera-film anthology project, “Hero Songs” is a meditation on heroism and service, contemplating the past, present, and future of fortitude, effort, and sacrifice. Interwoven with this thought-provoking cycle are works by Joel Thompson, Rosephanye Powell, Damian Geter, Reena Esmail, Melissa Dunphy, and more, each carefully chosen to complement and expand on the themes of Hero Songs. Together, they form a unified musical journey that amplifies the many dimensions of what it means to be a hero in today’s world.

Program runs approximately 75 minutes without intermission

September 19, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Northmont United Presbyterian Church, North Hills

September 20, 2025 at 8:00 pm
First Baptist Church, Oakland
”Be a Hero - the power of volunteerism” pre-concert panel at 7:15 p.m.

September 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
”Be a Hero - the power of volunteerism” pre-concert panel at 3:15 p.m.