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Bel Canto Chorus Concert Celebrates Conductor's 25th Season!
Milwaukee, WI - Bel Canto Chorus will present Sergei Rachmaninoff's profoundly moving All-Night Vigil (Vespers) on Sunday, March 10, at 3:00 PM at St. Joseph Center Chapel. In honor of Maestro Hynson's 25th anniversary as music director, Bel Canto Chorus and Boy Choirs will also present the world premiere of its newly commissioned work, At All Times And At Every Hour (Morning Prayers) by Alexander Levine.
Alexander Levine's At All Times And At Every Hour (Morning Prayers) is a through-composed series of four morning prayers for acappella chorus and boy choir. The piece was commissioned for this concert by Bel Canto Chorus to honor Richard Hynson's 25th anniversary as music director. Levine will be in attendance at the concert for the world premiere performance. A celebratory reception for all gathered will be held in St. Joseph Hall after the concert.
Sergei Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil is a musical setting for a night-long service celebrated in Russian monasteries and Russian orthodox churches. Written at the height of Rachmaninoff's compositional powers, this lush and beautiful composition for unaccompanied voices is considered to be the finest of his sacred works. "Even in my dreams I could not have imagined that I would write such a work," Rachmaninoff told the singers at the first performance in March 1915.
About Richard Hynson
This season marks Richard Hynson's 25th anniversary season as Music Director of Bel Canto Chorus. Since 2006, Hynson has also served as Music Director of the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra. In addition to his work as a conductor and educator, Hynson is a composer. He has written a substantial body of published choral, vocal, and ensemble works, many of which he has recorded with Bel Canto Chorus singers. The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants have frequently performed Hynson's In the Midst of Life, composed in response to the events of September 11. Hynson was awarded the 2012 American Prize - community choral division. This national prize provides evaluation, recognition, and reward to America's finest performing artists, ensembles, and composers. In making the award, the American Prize committee wrote: "During his 24 years as Music
Director, Dr. Richard Hynson has transformed Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee from a venerable community chorus to a vibrant, successful arts organization respected for its artistic excellence, innovative programming, and impactful outreach...."
Tickets: To purchase tickets ($20-$25), call the Box Office at (414) 481-8801 or visit www.belcanto.org. Senior, student, and group discounts are available.
Milwaukee, WI - Bel Canto Chorus will present Sergei Rachmaninoff's profoundly moving All-Night Vigil (Vespers) on Sunday, March 10, at 3:00 PM at St. Joseph Center Chapel. In honor of Maestro Hynson's 25th anniversary as music director, Bel Canto Chorus and Boy Choirs will also present the world premiere of its newly commissioned work, At All Times And At Every Hour (Morning Prayers) by Alexander Levine.
Alexander Levine's At All Times And At Every Hour (Morning Prayers) is a through-composed series of four morning prayers for acappella chorus and boy choir. The piece was commissioned for this concert by Bel Canto Chorus to honor Richard Hynson's 25th anniversary as music director. Levine will be in attendance at the concert for the world premiere performance. A celebratory reception for all gathered will be held in St. Joseph Hall after the concert.
Sergei Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil is a musical setting for a night-long service celebrated in Russian monasteries and Russian orthodox churches. Written at the height of Rachmaninoff's compositional powers, this lush and beautiful composition for unaccompanied voices is considered to be the finest of his sacred works. "Even in my dreams I could not have imagined that I would write such a work," Rachmaninoff told the singers at the first performance in March 1915.
About Richard Hynson
This season marks Richard Hynson's 25th anniversary season as Music Director of Bel Canto Chorus. Since 2006, Hynson has also served as Music Director of the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra. In addition to his work as a conductor and educator, Hynson is a composer. He has written a substantial body of published choral, vocal, and ensemble works, many of which he has recorded with Bel Canto Chorus singers. The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants have frequently performed Hynson's In the Midst of Life, composed in response to the events of September 11. Hynson was awarded the 2012 American Prize - community choral division. This national prize provides evaluation, recognition, and reward to America's finest performing artists, ensembles, and composers. In making the award, the American Prize committee wrote: "During his 24 years as Music
Director, Dr. Richard Hynson has transformed Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee from a venerable community chorus to a vibrant, successful arts organization respected for its artistic excellence, innovative programming, and impactful outreach...."
Tickets: To purchase tickets ($20-$25), call the Box Office at (414) 481-8801 or visit www.belcanto.org. Senior, student, and group discounts are available.