Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48
Howard Hanson: Concerto for Organ, Harp & Strings, Op. 22 (1947)
Chris DeBlasio: The Best Beloved (1990)
Saint Andrew Chorale & Orchestra
New York City Children’s Chorus
Katherine Wessinger, soprano; Rod Gomez, baritone
Andrew Henderson, organ
Andrew Henderson & Mary Huff, conductors
The Saint Andrew Chorale and Orchestra will open their 51st Season with one of the most beloved pieces of choral music, Gabriel Fauré’s ethereal Requiem, heard in its final version with its full orchestration. Coupled with the Requiem is “The Best Beloved”, four motets for soprano soloist, chorus and string orchestra by NYC-composer Chris DeBlasio, who tragically died of AIDS in 1993. The program will also feature one of the finest organ concertos in the American repertoire with Andrew Henderson as organ soloist.
Admission: $25 ($20 - Students/Seniors 62+): Children 12 & under: free.
