Brahms' Requiem
Under the direction of David Morales, the Cantare Chorale, 117 singers
strong, with full orchestra will present Johannes Brahms' Requiem.
Joining the Chorale will be soloists Candace Johnson, soprano, and Jere
Torkelsen, bass.
Using texts from the Hebrew and Christian testaments and the Apocrypha,
Brahms' lyric melodies and rich harmonies speak words of comfort,
unleashing music's astonishing power to heal. Says Morales, "Brahms'
choice of scripture speaks to the very humanness that defines us,
superseding any one religious doctrine." To bring contemporary relevance
to Brahms' universal themes of life and purpose, seven outstanding young
creative writers from the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center in Oakland
will offer their 21st century urban perspective on loss, death, hope and
joy, interspersed between the movements of this magnificent masterwork.
Candace Johnson, lyric coloratura soprano, has performed numerous lead
roles including Puccini's Suor Angelica and Mozart's Nozze di Figaro. She
was a finalist in the National Leontyne Price Competition and has studied
with Shirley Verrett and Grace Bumbry, among others. A member of the San
Francisco Opera Chorus since 1987, Jere Torkelsen has performed solo roles
in numerous operas including Madama Butterfly, Cosi fan tutte,The Marriage
of Figaro, and The Tales of Hoffmann, as well as soloing in the Verdi and
Mozart Requiems.
The concert will be performed on Saturday, March 20th, 7:30pm at Walnut
Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie (off California), Walnut Creek.
This venue is wheel chair accessible.
About Cantare Con Vivo:
Founded in 1987 by David Morales, Cantare Con Vivo includes a symphonic
chorale, a chamber ensemble, and an award-winning children's music
education and outreach program serving as estimated 1,000 children in
Oakland.
When:
Saturday March 20, 2010
7:30 PM -
9:30 PM
Pacific
Where:
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church,
1801 Lacassie,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Organizer:
Cantare Con Vivo
Cost:
$40 General; $35 Seniors; $10 Youth.
Contact:
510-836-0789
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