The Edina Chorale will present its major classical event of the year on Sunday, March 6 at 3:30 pm at the Church of St Patrick in Edina (Gleason Rd & Valley View Rd). The Chorale will perform a number of familiar pieces by Bach (Sanctus, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Cantata #4) and Mozart (Requiem and Ave Verum). As depicted in the 1984 film, Amadeus, Mozart died prior to completion of Requiem. His wife, Constanze, a widow in need of financial support, had a student of Mozart’s complete the work. Her actions preserved this masterpiece for the world.
This concert will feature a 22-piece professional orchestra and soloists along with the 80-voice Edina Chorale and Chamber Chorale. Soloists are Lola Watson, Soprano; Clara Osowski, Mezzo Soprano; Adam Gedde, Tenor; and Nicholas Miguel, Bass-Baritone.
Tickets are available in advance or can be purchased at the door ($15). Student tickets (K-12) are $5. For advance tickets, contact Carol Reitz at (952) 922-7477 or any member of the Edina Chorale, or purchase online at www.edinachorale.org.
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The Edina Chorale is dedicated to the study and performance of the best in choral music and has been bringing a varied repertoire to appreciative Twin Cities audiences more than 25 years. The Edina Chorale and Chamber Chorale are directed by Thomas Paulson.
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Kali Mann, who died in a car accident on Christmas Eve 2010 and Greg Hultgren, who passed away in October, 2009. Both Kali and Greg are children of Chorale members.
