Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin will conduct the Santa Barbara Choral Society in a concert titled ‘Light & Flight’ on Sunday, May 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Santa Barbara. The program includes Tin's iconic works such as Baba Yetu, his Grammy-winning piece from Civilization IV, and his new ending for Puccini's Turandot.
- The concert features a collaboration with the Santa Clarita Master Chorale and Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, plus a full orchestra and guest soloists. - Tin's Turandot finale premiered in 2024 and was performed at the 2026 Winter Olympics by figure skater Yuma Kagiyama.
- The event marks Tin's return to Santa Barbara after a chance meeting with Artistic Director JoAnne Wasserman in a sushi restaurant. This unique evening celebrates Tin's interdisciplinary approach to choral music, blending video game scores, opera, and global traditions into a transcendent experience for local audiences.