Burlington Choral Society Celebrates the 40th Anniversary With Brahms' Requiem
The Burlington Choral Society will cap its 40th season in April with performances of beloved music. Richard Riley, artistic director, will lead the chorus, soloists and two pianists in Johannes Brahms' Requiem.
A musical journey from sorrow to consolation, the piece will be sung in English, as it was in 1871, just three years after its German premiere. Also on the program is Brahms' passionate Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny).
Performances are scheduled for 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. This will be the chorus's first performance in Central Vermont.
Pianists Claire Black and Diane Huling will be side by side at the keyboard playing Brahms' own four-hand piano arrangement. Sarah Cullins, soprano, and Geoffrey Penar, baritone, are the soloists.
Riley says, "Performing the Brahms Requiem is one of the most profound experiences one can have in music. The music is gigantic, and yet intimate. Together, performers and audience create an environment where, through music, we share our most personal feelings about life and death."
Tickets for the Colchester performance are at the Flynn Box Office, flynntix.org and (802) 86-FLYNN. The chorus's Colchester concerts have been selling out, so if you want to attend that one, please get your tickets in advance.
Barre tickets are at the opera house box office, www.barreoperahouse.org and (802) 476-8188.
Prices are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors.
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