Dundee Choral Union 160th Anniversary Christmas Concert at Caird Hall, Dundee on Sunday 16th December 2018

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Dundee Choral Union 160th Anniversary Christmas Concert

Add to my Calendar 16-12-2018 19:30 16-12-2018 21:30 36 Dundee Choral Union 160th Anniversary Christmas Concert The main work in the programme is Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise", one of the great 19th century choral masterpieces. It will be preceded by a rare opportunity to hear the cantata "Praise God" by the Russian composer, Gretchaninoff. Written in 1914, it sets 3 psalms in music grounded in the rich choral traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. An exciting team of young soloists will join with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera for this unique celebration  which will make a fitting conclusion to Dundee Choral Union's 160th Anniversary year. Caird Hall, Dundee DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Caird Hall
City Square
Dundee
DD1 3BB
Scotland

Sunday 16th December 2018
7:30 PM

Programme

Alexander Gretchaninov – Praise God
Felix Mendelssohn – Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang), Op.52

Performers

Hazel McBain – soprano
Emma Kerr – mezzo-soprano
Elgan Llyr Thomas – Tenor
Morley Whitehead – organ
Derek Clark – Conductor

Orchestra of Scottish Opera
Dundee Choral Union

Programme Note

The main work in the programme is Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise", one of the great 19th century choral masterpieces. It will be preceded by a rare opportunity to hear the cantata "Praise God" by the Russian composer, Gretchaninoff. Written in 1914, it sets 3 psalms in music grounded in the rich choral traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. An exciting team of young soloists will join with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera for this unique celebration which will make a fitting conclusion to Dundee Choral Union's 160th Anniversary year.

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