Lincoln Festival Chorus Sings Schubert Mass in G on Aug. 9 and 11

A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the beautiful Franz Schubert Mass in G will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. For more information, contact Lincoln Arts Festival at 207-633-3913 or .

Composed in just a week in 1815 when the composer was 18, the Mass in G features the charming melodic writing and charm for which Schubert is known. The soloists for this marvelous work will be soprano Erin Chenard, tenor David Myers-Wakeman, and bass John David Adams.

As a special treat, David Myers-Wakeman will sing two arrangements of The Platters hits arranged by accompanist Sean Fleming, including “My Prayer” and “Red Sails in the Sunset.” Also featured will be several Aaron Copland works sung by the chorus and soloist John Adams from his “Old American Songs” sets, and his opera “The Tender Land.” These include “Simple Gifts,” “At The River,” “Stomp Your Foot,” “Long Time Ago,” and “Zion’s Walls.”

Tickets are $20 and are available online at lincolnartsfestival.org or at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop in Boothbay Harbor. They may also be purchased at the door starting 30 minutes prior to each performance.