The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin will be Twice Inspired on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 3 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave. The treasured Magnificat in D by J.S. Bach and Requiem by John Rutter will be performed by the sixty voices of CAS. Both works will feature chamber orchestra and vocal soloists Doug Clemons, Nancy Davis, Michael Mueller, Brianne Sura and Erin Sura.
Bach’s lively Magnificat is about to celebrate its 280th anniversary, and Rutter’s stunning and pastoral Requiem will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The works of Johann Sebastian Bach elicit the beauty and joy of liturgical music. His Magnificat in D is based on the canticle of Mary, and debuted in Leipzig in 1733. The music of John Rutter is heard in concert halls and cathedrals throughout the world. His anthem “This is the Day” was commissioned for the Royal Wedding in 2011. His widely performed and beloved Requiem debuted in 1985 at Lovers’ Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX.
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The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin is in its 25th season under the direction of James Schatzman. Over 60 singers comprise this auditioned volunteer community chorus, whose repertoire has included a wide variety of major works. Their mission is to perform master choral works, offer musical outreach programs, and enrich the cultural environment of the region. Please visit www.choralartsonline.org.
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Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $5, Families (2 adults plus children) $40. Tickets are available at Personal Touch Florists at 4060 N. Main St., and at 5445 Spring St., Racine, and will be sold at the door. Contact the CAS by E-mail admin@choralartsonline.org, or call 262-634-3250.
This season of the Choral Arts Society was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Support for this program also comes from the Racine Arts Council and the Racine Community Foundation.