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Our 2007/2008 season
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Sunday,
June 15, 2008 – 4:00 p.m.
“Jazz in June”
with
A ticketed event. Tickets: $25 Premium, $15 General, $10 Senior/Student.
A special Father’s Day performance by the Bill Charlap Trio rounds out the Music Series season. Jazz pianist Bill Charlap, regarded as one of the premiere interpreters of the Great American Songbook, will be joined by bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, a brilliant rhythm team. Take Dad out for a wonderful afternoon of jazz!
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Sunday,
October 21, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
The Art of the Piano
With
prize-winners from the CSMTA
Young Artist Piano Competition,
Anastasia Seifetdinova,Yu-Chen Shih, and Corbin Beisner.
Free-will donation.
Sunday,
November 18, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
An Alice Parker "SING!"
Legendary choral composer, conductor and lecturer Alice Parker has delighted
audiences worldwide with her unique approach to group singing, using traditional
hymns and folk songs from many cultures. An Alice Parker “SING” involves the
entire audience in creating a musical event which is spontaneous, unpredictable
and fun! Think of it as a participatory concert!
Sure to be a magical, heartfelt, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Free-will donation.
Sunday,
December 23, 2007 – 4:00 p.m.
A
Candlelight Festival of
Nine Lessons &
Carols
featuring the South Church Chancel Choir
directed by David Westfall, Associate Choirmaster.
Free-will donation. Reception follows.
Sunday,
February 17, 2008 – 4:00 p.m.
The
South Church Chamber Society
featuring
The Chiara String Quartet
and pianist David Westfall
The South Church Chamber Society enters its sixth season with a concert
featuring
the acclaimed Chiara String Quartet and pianist
The Chiara String Quartet is well known for their impressive artistry,
“marvelously dramatic” approach, and innovative methods for expanding
chamber music audiences. Repertoire will include Zhou Long’s
Song of the Ch'in, Beethoven’s String Quartet Opus 59, no. 3, and
Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E Flat Major with pianist David Westfall.
Reception follows.
Free-will donation.
Sunday,
April 6 , 2008 – 4:00 p.m.
Organist Cherry Rhodes
Noted for her stunning virtuosity and rich musical insight, Cherry Rhodes will
bring
her artistry to
powerful Gress-Miles organ. Of Ms. Rhodes, it’s been said “if she alights in your
community and you get a chance to hear her in person, don't miss it.”
Great
advice! Co-sponsored by the Greater
American Guild of Organists (AGO). Free-will donation.
An organ master class with Cherry Rhodes will be held at
South
Interested organists should contact the Greater Hartford AGO.
Master class is free to all AGO members.
Sunday,
April 27, 2008 – 4:00 p.m.
The Three Choirs Festival:
A Tribute to Ralph Vaughan Williams
The
choirs from South
tribute to Ralph Vaughan Williams (in observance of the 50th anniversary of his death).
Arguably
one of
recognized for their power, nobility and expressiveness, including our features,
O Clap Your Hands, Prelude on Rhosymedre, Benedicite, and Dona Nobis Pacem.
Performance
site:
A ticketed event. Tickets: $50 premium, $30 general, and $20 seniors/students.
The Music Series
at South Church
90 Main Street
New Britain, Connecticut
Phone: 860-223-7555