Festival Choir of Madison
The mixed-voice choral institution celebrates its 45th anniversary with birthday cake and wine ... and, of course, music. A wide-ranging program includes the U.S. debut of “Bird Song,” by Chicago composer John Milne, as well as works by Jean Belmont, Orlando Di Lasso, Henry Purcell and others. Guest pianist Thomas Kasdorf and organist Ted Reinke will accompany the choir.
press release: Saturday March 17, 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Society, Atrium, 900 University Bay Drive. Tickets: (General Seating); General: $20.00 Senior: $15.00 Student: $10.00
Under the sure musical direction of Dr. Sergei Pavlov, the choir will perform “Musica Dei Dominum” by Orlando Di Lasso, “Soul of the World” by Henry Purcell, “Insane et vanae curae” by Joseph Hayden, along with choral delights by Rossini, Verdi, Karl Jenkins, and others. Two special treats will be-the US Premiere of “Bird Song” by the Chicago based composer John Milne and the beautiful setting of “If Music Be the Food of Love” by one of the Festival Choir’s favorite composers, Jean Belmont. Accompanied by Ted Reinke, organ, and guest Pianist Thomas Kasdorf.