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Christmas Concert 2011 The Star of Bethlehem
"He who seeks a moving and lyrical work with rewarding roles for the choir could do no better than to choose Rheinberger’s Stern von Bethlehem. In nine scenes (Expectation, the Shepherds, the Appearance of the Angels, the Star, etc.) the Christmas story is lyrically portrayed. Pastoral choruses, a heartfelt soprano part and finally, the exotic, charming procession of the Wisemen through the desert have insured this work an increasing popularity." - from http://www.carus-verlag.com/index.php3?BLink=ID43abd3a85260
(Press the play button - the triangle - to hear samples from Rheinberger: The Star of Bethlehem performed by the Chorus of the Bavarian Radio (Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks) or click on the link to order the CD.
Josef Rheinberger (Composer, Arranger) CONCERT ORDER The Star of Bethlehem “Der Stern von Bethlehem” Joseph Rheinberger (Op. 164), 1839 - 1901
Intermission “Magnificat” Ruth Watson Henderson, b. 1932 “Four Songs of The Nativity” Howard Blake (Op. 531), b. 1938 “Chanticleer” Richard Wayne Dirksen, 1921-2003
The Rockingham Choral Society performs twice a year. The first Concert is performed in the winter months usually in early December. The second is in the spring. Each group of performances is over a single weekend on friday and saturday evenings and on Sunday afternoon. The concerts are performed at various locations in Rockingham county. Please check the Current season page for details on the next scheduled concert and to reserve tickets. Continuing a tradition begun by former director Dr. Henry Wing, all soloists are chosen from the membership. |
