World premieres of sacred art songs inspired by the feisty, faithful women of the Bible, featuring artists Nicole Leupp Hanig, soprano, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, soprano, Maureen Briare, soprano, Catherine Jacobs, soprano, and Susan McDaniel, piano, performing works by composers Cynthia Gerdes and Michael Connolly as well as traditional pieces. Hosted by the University of Portland’s Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life & American Culture and Department of Music.

Image credit: Ruth the Gleaner, Donald Jackson with contributions from Suzanne Moore, Copyright 2002, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.