Dear Friends,
Happy Spring! Your next chance to hear the Burlington Choral Society chorus sing gorgeous music is at A Baltic Heartbeat: Music of Latvia, on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., at the College Street Congregational Church, 265 College St., in Burlington, VT.
Artistic director Richard Riley will conduct the chorus in works from classical and folk traditions, including:
The Fruit of Silence, a setting of Mother Teresa's words, by Pēteris Vasks, Ave Verum Corpus by Imani Romansh, and also featuring the dramatic 1943 cantata Dievs, Tava Zeme Deg! (God, Thy Earth Is Aflame!) by Lūcija Garūta, which premiered with the sound of bombs in the distance.
More program notes are:
Līgo! ("Sway!") and Pūt vējiņi ("Blow Winds"), traditionally sung at Latvian song festivals and Stars by Ēriks Ešenvalds, with accompaniment on tuned wine glasses.
The BCS director says, "Latvia is one of the peaceful 'Singing Revolution' Baltic nations with a rich musical heritage. I hope the power and passion of the music will transport our audience to a country and culture where choral music represents the very beating heart of its people."
The chorus, with renowned guest artists Joshua Collier, tenor; Erik Kroncke, bass; Lynnette Combs, organ; and Claire Black, piano, are welcoming seeing you amongst their growing audience following.
Tickets go on sale now at the Flynn Box Office, (802) 86-FLYNN and online. Prices are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors.
There's more information, including a Downtown Burlington parking map, on the Concert page at: www.bcsvermont.org .
Can't wait to see you there!
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