From the Latin “open your soul,” Aperi Animam is a professional Milwaukee-based choral ensemble dedicated to the creation and performance of uniquely atmospheric musical experiences that have an impact on lives and learning throughout the Midwest.
Bringing to a perfect life great and evocative music of—and inspired by—the past thousand years, we invite audiences to quiet their minds and open their souls.
THIS MONTH
Join us on Sunday, January 19th at St Paul’s Episcopal Church for the first Compline service of 2025!
HISTORY:
Compline is the final prayer service of the Christian day, originating in the early monastic tradition around the 6th century. Its name comes from the Latin completorium, meaning "completion," marking the end of the daily cycle of prayers. The service was formalized by St. Benedict in his Rule, where it provided monks a time for quiet reflection and prayer before sleep. Over time, Compline spread to other Christian communities, including the Catholic and Anglican traditions, where it remains a peaceful way to end the day with psalms, hymns, and prayers for peace.
Admission free | Goodwill donations are welcome
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“The vocals are sung in graceful intensity.”
—the small stage
APERI ANIMAM presents their 24|25 season...
We are excited to introduce our 2024-2025 season, themed PNEUMA. In Greek philosophy, as well as in medical and theological traditions, pneuma signifies "breath," "spirit," and the essential "vital force" that animates life. It is also deeply connected to the divine, often representing the Spirit of God in religious contexts. This season, we aim to explore the profound energy that flows through us all, examining how it is shaped and transformed by the many experiences that define our lives.