The Music of Handel and Rutter Featured in DCINY Performance at New York City’s Avery Fisher Hall, March 29, 2009
February 28, 2009
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Gene Wisniewski, 212.707.8566 or
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Choristers from Pinewood High School (CA), under the direction of Kristina Overcashier and Spencer Williams, Mt. Eden High School (CA), directed by Ken Rawdon, Santa Clara University (CA), directed by Thomas Colohan, and The Choral Project (CA), directed by Daniel Hughes, will perform at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall, March 29, at 8:30 PM. They will be performing the music of John Rutter (two pieces for organ and choir: For the Beauty of the Earth and What Sweeter Music, as well as his majestic Gloria), under the baton of Guest Conductor Daniel Hughes.
This exciting evening will also feature music by George Frideric Handel, his Te Deum in D major ("Dettingen"), HWV. 283, with soloist Debra Scroggins, mezzo-soprano, and led by Guest Conductor Dwight Uphaus. This part of the program will feature representatives from Reynolds High School (OR), directed by Karen Bohart, and Wilsonville High School (OR), directed by Sue Schreiner.
To obtain tickets or further information regarding this event, please visit the Distinguished Concerts web site, www.DCINY.org. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the DCINY box office, 212.707.8566, x 307 or directly from the concert venue.
In just two short years, DCINY has joined the ranks of major classical music production companies in America, nearly doubling its roster of participating ensembles and attracting talent from all over the globe. Among the events DCINY is honored to present this season are: one world and two US premiere performances of major new works by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, which took place on January 19, and the world premiere of a new choral piece by American composer Eric Whitacre on June 28. Please visit www.DCINY.org for details regarding other highlights of DCINY's 2009/2010 Season.
Interviews and press tickets can be arranged by contacting Gene Wisniewski at Distinguished Concerts International, 212.707.8566, or
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