Viennese Choral Spectacular - with Springfield Symphony Chorus
Classical Concert
Saturday Apr 11th, 2015 7:30 PM
- Kevin Rhodes, Conductor
- Mary Wilson, Soprano
- David McFerrin, Baritone
- William Hite, Tenor
- Nadine Shank, Piano (image at left)
- Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director
Join us for this rousing celebration of classical works composed for orchestra & chorus. Incomparable soprano Mary Wilson returns to Springfield MA for Mozart’s Regina Coeli and Schubert’s Mass in G Major (also with Tenor William Hite & Baritone David McFerrin). Nadine Shank, SSO Principal Pianist lends her talent to Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. All three of these works also feature the Springfield Symphony Chorus. The evening also includes Schubert’s vivid & expressive Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”.
Program:
- Mozart, Regina Coeli, K. 108 (74d)
- Beethoven, Choral Fantasy, Op. 80
- Schubert, Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”
- Schubert, Mass No. 2 in G major, D. 167
Before the start of the evening's concert, be sure to visit the SSO Table in the Lobby, for your final chance to purchase your Maestro's Vienna Raffle tickets! Your $50 raffle entry will help support the musical, educational and community initiatives of the SSO - and you could win a fabulous trip for two to Vienna! Winning name will be drawn immediately following intermission.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra performances are 7:30 PM at Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield MA 01103 • Doors open at 6:00PM • Join us for “Classical Conversations at 6:30pm • Children under 4 are not allowed in the Hall