Vancouver Chamber Choir.

conductor and artistic director

Jon Washburn

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Our Next Event Is:
MUSIC OF THE MASTERS Great Choral Music Ryerson United Church Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
8:00 p.m. Friday, 24th September 2010
Vancouver Chamber Choir Terence Dawson, piano John William Trotter, conductor Description The Vancouver Chamber Choir’s 40th anniversary season opens with a concert of music from some of the greatest choral masters of all time. From Palestrina, the greatest Italian Renaissance composer of sacred music, one of his most famous pieces - the Mass for Pope Marcellus. We mark the centennial of 20th century American great Samuel Barber with his signature choral work Reincarnations. Then conductor John William Trotter and the Choir are joined by pianist Terence Dawson for Bela Bartók’s poignant Slovak Folk Songs and a set of vivacious Gypsy Songs by Johannes Brahms. Repertoire Giovanni P. da Palestrina - Missa Papae Marcelli Samuel Barber - Reincarnations Bela Bartok - Four Slovak Folk Songs Johannes Brahms - Zigeunerlieder (Gypsy Songs) Venue Ryerson United Church 2195 W. 45th Ave (at Yew St.) Vancouver British Columbia, Canada Ryerson is a beautiful church in the heart of Kerrisdale with warm ambiance and excellent acoustics. Parking is on the street around the church. It's free, but please respect permit only signs. The church is a two block walk from W. Boulevard and the Arbutus bus line. Show all concerts in this season