Dear Music Lovers:

I hope that you will join us this coming weekend as the 250+ musicians of the University Symphony Orchestra, University Chorus, Motet Choir, and Rockefeller Chapel Choir present a splendorous program of French masterpieces, including:

Debussy’s Fêtes from Trois Nocturnes, Debussy’s La mer, and Poulenc’s Gloria, with soprano soloist Patrice Michaels

Also on the program is Augusta Read Thomas’ beautiful short essay for string orchestra, a “soulful work of reflection” entitled Of Paradise and Light.

Two performances are planned:  on Saturday evening, May 26, at 8 pm, and on Sunday afternoon, May 27, at 3 pm, both in Mandel Hall.  Admission is free, with donations requested at the door.

James Kallembach and I will share the podium for these celebratory concerts.  Please join us!  The music is exquisitely beautiful, and marvelously evocative.  I am sure you will enjoy it.

Sincerely,
— Barbara Schubert