VocalEssence announces that due to illness, the John Rutter Jubilee performances will be conducted by the VocalEssence artistic staff, and, in honor of Rutter, the program will focus solely on his own choral pieces, including Birthday Madrigals, A Dedication and an Amen, All Creatures of Our God and King, and Requiem. John Rutter’s comments will be included in a pre-recorded welcome and in three composition introductions during each performance.
Concert dates and times will remain the same: March 21 at 8 p.m., and 3/23 at 4 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. John Birge will interview Philip Brunelle about his experiences working with John Rutter, one hour before the concerts.
On Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m., Philip Brunelle will conduct a Community Sing at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis, featuring John Rutter’s music. Choral music fans as well as vocalists of all abilities are invited to attend; sheet music will be provided. Tickets are $25. For information: VocalEssence.org.
