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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Cappella Cantorum
Free Lecture
Lecture on Great Opera Choruses
Operaphile James Kuslan will give a pre-concert lecture on the "Great Opera Choruses," Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m. at the Sheffield Auditorium of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Described as a "brilliant, funny and engaging speaker," Kuslan will give insights into the opera choruses that Cappella Cantorum will perform a week later, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. at the John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd. Deep River, CT 06417
Shoreline residents will remember Kuslan from his popular lectures on opera at the Essex Library in 2010, his talk on Verdi female characters at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in 2012, his insights into "Don Pasquale" at the Old Lyme Library in September and an evening of "Operatic Disasters" at Essex Meadows this fall. He is also known internationally as a writer of notes for London's 20 CD collection, "Opera Made Easy" and a contributor to essays for Metropolitan Opera productions.
Venue: First Congregational Church
Ferry Road
Old Lyme, CT
Tickets: The lecture is complementary; a free will donation will be requested. Tickets for Cappella concert on Dec 8th, will be available at cappellacantorum.org
Contact: Barry Asch 860-388-2871
Website: www.cappellacantorum.org
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Waterbury Chorale
Christmas on the Green
It’s Christmas time again and The Waterbury Chorale will be performing two concerts in December. The first will be on Saturday, December 7th at 8:00 PM in the beautiful St. Michael’s Church on 25 South St. The second will be on Sunday, December 8th at 4:00 PM in St. John’s Church on the Green in Waterbury. Featured works will be “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, “Christmas Cantata” by Daniel Pinkham, and works by Mack Wilberg, Franz Biebl, and Ronn Huff.
Venue: St. Michael's Parish 25 South St. Litchfield CT 06759 8:00 PM
Tickets: $20 - $25 at the door Purchase on line (www.waterburychorale.org) or from any Chorale member or 203-723-0417
Contact: www.waterburychorale.org
Website: www.waterburychorale.org
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Cappella Cantorum
Great Opera Choruses
80 voices chorus with professional soloists and orchestra.
Cappella Cantorum will present "Great Opera Choruses" featuring Sarah Callinan, soprano and Brian Cheney, tenor.
The concert will be narrated by James Kuslan for and understanding of the choruses.
Chorus selections: "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" - "Anvil Chorus" - Easter Hymn- and Brindisi
Solos; Sop. OMio Babbino Caro, Quando Men Vo
Tenor: Vesti La Giubba, Una Furtive Lagrima
A reception follows the performance
Venue: Sunday, 3 PM at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT
Tickets: $ 25.00 at the door or on our web site: cappellacantorum.org - same price, no charge.
Tickets will be held at the door for pickup.
Call for tickets: 860-767-8452
Contact: Barry Asch, Director = 860388-2871
Website: www.cappellacantorum.org
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Southington Festival Chorale
Southington Festival Chorale Holiday Concert
Selections are: While By Our Sleeping Flocks We Lay; And the Glory of the Lord from "Messiah"; Candlelight by Andy Beck; Christmas in Your Eyes; Snowfall arr. by Roger Emerson; Fantasy on 5 Christmas Carols by Mark Hayes; Hallelujah, Amen by Handel; Christmas Choral Fantasy by Craig Courtney; I Wish You Christmas by John Rutter; Throw the Yule Log On, Uncle John by PDQ Bach; If Christmas Isn't Love by Hawley Ades; "Snow" from White Christmas; Christmas on Broadway by John Higgins; and the Hallelujah Chorus.
Venue: Plantsville Congregational Church
109 Church St.
Plantsville, CT
3 PM
Tickets: There is no admission fee, but free will donations are greatly appreciated.
Contact: Liz Douglas
860-621-2837
Sunday, December 8, 2013
University Glee Club of New Haven
Winter Holiday Concert
Feliz Navidad
University Glee Club Holiday Concert 2013
Since its founding in 1924 the University Glee Club has maintained the tradition and unique sound of all male choral music.
Glee Classics:
1. Edvard Grieg (1843-1907):
Brothers, Sing On
2. English hunting song, arr. M. Andrews:
John Peel
3. Arthur Sullivan, arr. F. B. Cookson:
We Sail the Ocean Blue
4. Richard Wagner:
Pilgrims’ Chorus from Tannhaüser
Love Songs:
5. John Dowland, arr. P. M. Liebergen:
Say, Love
6. Scott Perkins (b. 1980):
Happy ye leaves
7. Russian folksong, arr. S. R. Gaines:
Kalínka
Holiday Fun:
8. Trad. Hebrew song, arr. B. Bertaux:
S’Vivon
9. Irving Berlin (1888-1989):
White Christmas
10. Johnny Marks, arr. E. Lojeski:
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
11. Spiritual, arr. J. Leavitt:
This Little Light of Mine
12. Spiritual, arr. J. Work:
Go Tell It On The Mountain
13. English carol, arr. F. Heath:
What Child is This?
14. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759):
Hallelujah, Amen (from “Judas Maccabæus”)
15. Harry Simeone:
The Little Drummer Boy
16. Adolphe Adam (1803-1856), arr. M. Andrews:
O Holy Night
17. John Francis Wade (1711-1786), arr. R. L. Baldwin:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
18. José Feliciano (b. 1945), arr. R. Emerson:
Feliz Navidad
Venue: Concert at 7:30 PM
Bethesda Lutheran Church
450 Whitney Ave.
New Haven, Connecticut
Tickets: Tickets $15
Contact: Mike Grappone
203 314 0890
Website: www.universitygleeclub.org
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Waterbury Chorale
Christmas on the Green
It’s Christmas time again and The Waterbury Chorale will be performing two concerts in December. The first will be on Saturday, December 7th at 8:00 PM in the beautiful St. Michael’s Church on 25 South St. The second will be on Sunday, December 8th at 4:00 PM in St. John’s Church on the Green in Waterbury. Featured works will be “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, “Christmas Cantata” by Daniel Pinkham, and works by Mack Wilberg, Franz Biebl, and Ronn Huff.
Venue: ST. John' Episcopal Church 16 Church St. Waterbury, CT 06702 4:00 PM
Tickets: $20 - $25 at the door Purchase on line at www.waterburychorale.org, from any chorale member or call 203-723-0417
Contact: WWW.waterburychorale.org
Website: www.waterburychorale.org
Friday, December 13, 2013
Con Brio Choral Society
Con Brio Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert with Carols
Gloria Karl Jenkins (1944-)
A Choral Fantasy - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen trad. English Carol arr. Mark Riese (1953-1989)
Magnificat from Vesperae de Dominica (K321) W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Angelus ad pastores Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612)
Audience Carol: Joy to the World (Antioch) G.F.Handel arr.Lowell Mason, arr. Mack Wilberg (1955-)
Jessye’s Carol Donald Fraser (1947-)
Winter Z. Randall Stroope (1953-)
Audience Carol: Good King Wenceslas arr. Reginald Jacques (1894-1969)
Glory, Hallelujah to the New Born King trad. arr. Mark Butler
Ding Dong! Merrily on High trad.French Carol, arr. Stephen Mager
Venue: Christ the King Church
Old Lyme
CT
8pm
Tickets: www.conbrio.org
or 860 526 5399
Contact: Peter Amos
webmaster@conbrio.org
Website: www.conbrio.org
Friday, December 13, 2013
Hartford Gay Men's Chorus, Inc.
Hartford Gay Men's Chorus: Join Hands and Celebrate!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 @ 8:00 PM
The central piece of Act I is a revival of a 1930’s cantata titled “The Music of Bethlehem.” With its interesting mix of beautiful harmony and some familiar melodies, we’re sure the audience will be enthralled. The first Act also will debut our very own a Cappella group On That Note! These seven guys have come together to make beautiful a capella music that you will be sure to enjoy. That’s not all- Act 1 also presents a world premiere piece of music by New York Composer Evan Lurie. This piece, titled “In the Bleak Midwinter” is a brand new setting of the Christina Rosetti poem.
Act II will bring a lot of fun and familiar music to the program. From On That Note! singing the Christmas Can Can by Straight No Chaser, to a little trip to Hawaii with Mele Kalekemaka, to the entire ensemble Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, you will be sure to enjoy and be entertained.
Venue: Unitarian Society of Hartford
50 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Tickets: Tickets: $23, includes handling fee. Purchase online at www.hartfordstage.org or call the box office at (860)527-5151.
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Contact: Purchase online at www.hartfordstage.org or call the box office at (860)527-5151.
Website: www.hartfordgaymenschorus.org
Friday, December 13, 2013
West Hartford Women's Chorale
West Hartford Women's Chorale Winter Mystique Concert
Winter Concert---Celebrating our 10th Year!
Works by Haydn, Handl, Praetorius, Pinkham and other holiday and winter favorites. Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata, featuring a brass ensemble, is an exciting 20th century work and is the centerpiece of our program. Other pieces range from Renaissance to new composed works.
No tickets necessary, free will donations welcomed!
See our website for details:
www.whwchorale.org
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Venue: King Philip Middle School
100 King Philip Drive
West Hartford, CT
Tickets: No tickets necessary, free will donations welcome!
Contact: www.whwchorale@org; Friend us on Facebook
Website: www.whwchorale.org
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Fairfield County Chorale
Concert of Festive Music by Mozart, Haydn and Britten
The Fairfield County Chorale presents a concert of festive choral music by Mozart, Haydn and Britten and a medley of seasonal favorites at The Norwalk Concert Hall. The concert is at 7:30pm on Decembe
The Fairfield County Chorale under the baton of David Rosenmeyer will perform several choral works including Mozart Coronation Mass, Mozart Exsultate Jubilate, Britten Te Deum and Haydn Te Deum as well as a selection of holiday favorites.
Venue: The Norwalk Concert Hall
125 East Avenue, Norwalk CT 06851. The concert is at 7:30pm on December 14th, 2013.
Tickets: Tickets for this concert are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Students $5 at the door. All seats general admission. Season tickets for all three of our concerts are available for $75
Tickets are avail
Contact: John Parkinson,
Executive Director
203-254-1333
www.fairfieldcountychorale.org
Website: www.fairfieldcountychorale.org
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Wallingford Chorus
A Christmas Blessing
Wallingford Chorus will perform its winter concert, “A Christmas Blessing,” at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 65 N. Main Street, Wallingford, CT, on December 14 at 7 pm. The concert will include haunting medieval carols such as "Maria Walks Amid the Thorns" and "Adam Lay Ybounden," a cappela traditional carols such as "Away in the Manger" and "The First Noel," as well as audience favorites "Sleigh Ride" and "I’ll be Home for Christmas." A Nigerian Christmas song titled "Betelehemu" is sure to lend some cultural diversity to the program.
The Chorus is pleased to feature "Christmas Peace" by Julie Dolphin, a Connecticut songwriter. Ms. Dolphin will be a guest at the concert and will attend the reception that follows.
Tickets are $15 for General Admission, $10 for Seniors, $5 for students, and children under 12 are free.
For further information, visit the chorus website www.wallingfordchorus.org.
Venue: 7 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 65 North Main St., Wallingford, CT
Tickets: $15 General Admission
$10 Senior
$5 Student
Tickets at door.
Contact: Eileen Lettick
203 269-6218
Website: www.wallingfordchorus.org
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Con Brio Choral Society
Con Brio Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert with Carols
Gloria Karl Jenkins (1944-)
A Choral Fantasy - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen trad. English Carol arr. Mark Riese (1953-1989)
Magnificat from Vesperae de Dominica (K321) W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Angelus ad pastores Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612)
Audience Carol: Joy to the World (Antioch) G.F.Handel arr.Lowell Mason, arr. Mack Wilberg (1955-)
Jessye’s Carol Donald Fraser (1947-)
Winter Z. Randall Stroope (1953-)
Audience Carol: Good King Wenceslas arr. Reginald Jacques (1894-1969)
Glory, Hallelujah to the New Born King trad. arr. Mark Butler
Ding Dong! Merrily on High trad.French Carol, arr. Stephen Mager
Venue: Christ the King Church
Old Lyme
CT
3 pm
Tickets: www.conbrio.org
or 860 526 5399
Contact: Peter Amos
webmaster@conbrio.org
Website: www.conbrio.org
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Greater New Haven Community Chorus
Holiday 50th Anniversary Concert
Greater New Haven Community Chorus performs seasonal favorites, including select choruses from Handel's Messiah, traditional carols with audience participation, and much more!
GNHCC will be joined by CT Men's Choral Ensemble, the award-winning male choir of the Connecticut Children's Chorus.
Venue: Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 4pm
Battell Chapel
Elm & College Streets
New Haven, CT
Tickets: Ticket information can be found at www.gnhcc.org.
Website: www.gnhcc.org
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Connecticut Choral Society
Candlelight & Carols Concerts - Woodbury
Joyous music of the season featuring composer-in-residence Rick Ryan's Gloria! Two concerts: 3 pm AND 7 pm
You’ll find something for every musical taste and mood, with both traditional and contemporary pieces. The audience has the opportunity to participate in singing traditional carols interspersed throughout the program.
Program:
I Wonder as I Wander (Niles)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (arr. Meader)
How Beautiful are the Feet (Handel, from Messiah)
The Little Drummer Boy (arr. Hayes)
The Shepherds’ Farewell to the Holy Family (Berlioz)
Believe (arr. Hayes, from The Polar Express)
Away in a Manager (arr. Wilberg)
African Noel (arr. Thomas)
Gloria (Rick Ryan, CCS composer-in-residence)
Joy to the World (arr. Rutter)
Deck the Halls (arr. Shaw & Parker)
I Saw Three Ships (arr. Mack Wilberg)
O Come All You Faithful (arr. Willcocks)
Gesu Bambino (Yon)
Candlelight Carol (Rutter)
Venue: North Congregational Church
11 Main Street N
Woodbury, CT 06798
Tickets: $25, $15 (youth under 18)
Buy tickets at www.ctchoralsociety.org or at the door.
Contact: Call 888-927-2933
Website: www.ctchoralsociety.org
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Connecticut Choral Society
Candlelight & Carols Concert - Danbury
Joyous music of the season featuring composer-in-residence Rick Ryan's Gloria! 3:00 pm concert
3:00 pm concert
You’ll find something for every musical taste and mood, with both traditional and contemporary pieces. The audience has the opportunity to participate in singing traditional carols interspersed throughout the program.
Program:
I Wonder as I Wander (Niles)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (arr. Meader)
How Beautiful are the Feet (Handel, from Messiah)
The Little Drummer Boy (arr. Hayes)
The Shepherds’ Farewell to the Holy Family (Berlioz)
Believe (arr. Hayes, from The Polar Express)
Away in a Manager (arr. Wilberg)
African Noel (arr. Thomas)
Gloria (Rick Ryan, CCS composer-in-residence)
Joy to the World (arr. Rutter)
Deck the Halls (arr. Shaw & Parker)
I Saw Three Ships (arr. Mack Wilberg)
O Come All You Faithful (arr. Willcocks)
Gesu Bambino (Yon)
Candlelight Carol (Rutter)
Venue: First Congregational Church
164 Deer Hill Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Tickets: $25, $15 (youth under 18)
Buy tickets at www.ctchoralsociety.org or at the door.
Contact: Call 888-927-2933
Website: www.ctchoralsociety.org