Soprano Soloist - Poulenc GLORIA
Dec
10
7:30 PM19:30

Soprano Soloist - Poulenc GLORIA

Stephen Alltop, music director and conductor
University of Illinois Meredith Chamber Singers, Andrea Solya, director
UI Oratorio Society, Andrew Major, director
Central Illinois Youth Chorus, Andrea Solya, director
Emily Birsan, soprano

Celebrate the season with the glad musical tidings of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra's beloved holiday concert, a favorite family event for music lovers of all ages. CUSO is joined by the University of Illinois Meredith Chamber Singers and UI Oratorio Society to perform the Gloria of Francis Poulenc, a spectacular work for large chorus and full orchestra. The angelic voices of the Central Illinois Youth Chorus will be featured in music by John Williams from the film Home Alone. Uplifting songs of the season, a visit from Santa, and a sing-along of carols are sure to make spirits bright.

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Soprano Soloist - Poulenc Gloria
Dec
20
7:30 PM19:30

Soprano Soloist - Poulenc Gloria

Lacrosse Symphony Orchestra

The wonderful Wisconsin-born soprano Emily Birsan -- now one of Chicago's indispensable classical artists -- returns following her exquisite "St. Cecilia Mass"  for another glorious French confection: Francis Poulenc's fabulous setting of the GLORIA, written in 1960 for the Boston Symphony....and once again, our LSO Assistant Conductor James Wilson will assemble a magnificent symphonic chorus for the occasion! A garland of classic American Holiday favorites graces the evening's first half, culminating in another brilliant return: La Crosse's own piano prodigy Andre Previn Peck, in Prokofiev's glittering First Concerto. John Finnegan's Christmas Sing-Along caps off what will be the perfect Holiday celebration.

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Soprano Soloist - CARMINA BURANA
Oct
4
to Oct 5

Soprano Soloist - CARMINA BURANA

NEW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Emily Birsan, soprano Richard Ollarsaba, baritone Thomas Aláan, countertenor NISO Symphony Chorus, Directed by Thomas McNichols

Carmina Buranais a musical feast for the senses. New Philharmonic is joined with the 80-voice Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus and soloists to perform this powerful cantata of 24 poems written by medieval monks, celebrating dancing, drinking, spring, gambling and other worldly pleasures. Orff’s score is at times powerful, mysterious, hypnotic, and exotic; especially the famous chorus “O Fortuna”, widely used on film and TV, reminds us that fate will always have her say. Borodin’s captivating melodies and energetic rhythms inPolovtsian Dances, blends Russian folk elements to capture the grandeur and drama inherent in the music.*For All-in price, add $3/ticket. Add’l fees apply online.

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Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem - Soprano Soloist
Mar
15
7:30 PM19:30

Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem - Soprano Soloist

Apollo Chorus Chicago

Join us for one of the most beloved and enjoyable works in the choral literature: Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutches Requiem. An exquisite piece celebrating the seasons of life and giving courage and consolation as we reflect on times past.

Tickets available this winter.SATURDAY MARCH 15 7:30PM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in EVANSTON

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