Hello Neighbors,

I invite you to save the date next weekend on your cultural calendar for beloved music by Brahms.

On Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., at Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester and Sunday, April 23, 4 p.m., at the Barre Opera House, Richard Riley will lead the chorus in the composer's four-hand piano arrangement of the Requiem. Sung in English, the piece is a musical journey from sorrow to consolation.

Also on the program is Brahms' passionate Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny).

Pianists Claire Black and Diane Huling, and soloists Sarah Cullins, soprano, and Geoffrey Penar, baritone, are featured.

Tickets for the Colchester performance are at the Flynn Box Office, flynntix.org and (802) 86-FLYNN. Barre tickets are at barreoperahouse.org and (802) 476-8188. Prices are $25 general admission and $20 for students and seniors.

Recent concerts at Elley-Long have sold out, so get your tickets early to be sure of a seat.

Hope to see you in the audience,
Philip Pezeshki