The Grant Park Chorus
American Choral Works
The Grant Park Chorus and Director Christopher Bell (celebrating his 10th season with the Festival) take a tour of eclectic new American works for chorus. This program is being recorded for what will become the chorus' first-ever a cappella CD.
Where & When
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Concert: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Concert: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Who
Grant Park Chorus
Christopher Bell, Conductor
What
Betinis: Toward Sunshine, Toward Freedom: Songs of Smaller Creatures
Kesselman: Buzzings: Three pieces for Mixed Chorus
Whitacre: When David Heard
Garrop: Sonnets of Desire, Longing, and Whimsy
Menotti: Regina Caeli
Del Tredici: Acrostic Song from Final Alice
Rorem: Seven Motets for the Church Year
Crabtree: Five Romantic Miniatures from The Simpsons
Abe, Lisa, Homer, Marge & Homer
Whitacre: Sleep