May 16, 2015, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado, Pasadena
You are in for a treat: a 20th century madrigal fable by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Chorale Bel Canto will be joined by dancers from ArtistsPlus Productions, who will act the story as it is sung by members of the Chorale. A challenging and poignant work, both musically and philosophically!
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Great Opera Choruses
Chorale Bel Canto, 80-voices strong, will sing eight well-known opera choruses. Soloists will be young artists from Redlands Opera Theatre.
Thrill to the familiar melodies of beautiful choruses by Mozart, Bizet, Donizetti, Leoncavallo, and Verdi.
Donor Reception
Donors, we look forward to thanking you at our donor reception following the concert!
We are hard at work preparing the music for our final concert of the season on May 16. And meanwhile, the dancers of ArtistsPlus Productions are preparing to dance the story of The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and the Manticore. These photos (courtesy of Whitney Browne and ArtistsPlus Productions) will entice you!
Please join us for a thrilling program to close our 33rd season of beautiful singing!
The Unicorn, the Gorgon, and the Manticore (Gian-Carlo Menotti) and Great Opera Choruses
May 16, 2015, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado, Pasadena
You are in for a treat: a 20th century madrigal fable by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Chorale Bel Canto will be joined by dancers from ArtistsPlus Productions, who will dance the story as it is sung by members of the Chorale. A challenging program, musically and philosophically!
and
Great Opera Choruses
Chorale Bel Canto, 80-voices strong, will sing eight well-known opera choruses. Soloists will be young artists from Redlands Opera Theatre.
Thrill to the familiar melodies of beautiful choruses by Mozart, Bizet, Donizetti, Leoncavallo, and Verdi.
Donors!
We look forward to seeing you at our donor reception following the concert!
Thank you, Whittier Public Library!
And thank you to the Whittier Public Library for hosting another successful evening of lecture by Stephen Gothold and music by members of Chorale Bel Canto. On April 29
Chorale Bel Canto Went to the Theatre!
A lecture discussion with video and musical excerpts by Dr. Stephen Gothold, Music Director, and members of the ensemble
From 16th century Italian madrigal comedy through 19th century grand opera with a focus on Gian-Carlo Menotti’s 20th century “madrigal fable” The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore