For the first time in St. Louis there will be presented “A Garland for the Queen,” the cycle of modern madrigals written to celebrate the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. The ten collaborations between poets and composers represented a high watermark of choral writing at the time, but their technical challenges have subsequently dissuaded […]
Missouri
New Dunphy work at St. Louis ‘Justice’ concert
Philadelphia based composer, Melissa Dunphy, will be a focus of attention in St. Louis this weekend. On Sunday, February 15 at 3 pm, two local ensembles will be performing her work in different concerts and at different venues. The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus premieres their latest collaboration with her – “Suite Justice” – at Salem […]
Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral – Kansas City
The award-winning William Baker Festival Singers with organist Canon John Schaefer presents the final performance of the 28th annual Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral on Friday, December 19, 7:30 PM CST, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W 12th Street in Kansas City, MO. The concert of traditional readings, beloved carols in traditional forms, and timeless classics has […]
Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral – Kansas City
The award-winning William Baker Festival Singers, with organist John Schaefer presents their 28th annual Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral on Sunday, December 14, 2:00 PM, in the nave of the Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 West 13th Street in Kansas City, MO. The annual concert is a Kansas City holiday tradition celebrating the beauty and wonder of Christmas […]
Christmas With Kansas City Bronze
Kansas City Bronze, ringing over 160 Whitechapel and Malmark handbells and choirchimes, celebrates the season of Christmas with beloved carols and inspiring classics in the spirit of a Lessons and Carols. The six-octave ensemble is joined by flutist Jessica Horner and Organist Alisa Carmichael in a worshipful hour of beauty and wonder. Saturday Afternoon, December […]
Bach Cantata No. 61 & Christmas Messiah Sing-Along in Kansas City
The St. Paul Choir & Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. William O. Baker, and with soloists Victoria Botero, Erica Seago, Sean Sweeden and Michael Hon, performs Bach’s Cantata No. 61 “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” along with a sing-along of the Christmas portion of Handel’s MESSIAH on Sunday Afternoon, December 7, 4:00 PM, in the nave of the St. […]