"Sorrow turned into joy" is the theme of this Romantic era masterwork inspired by the passing of Brahms’ mother as well as his close friend and mentor Robert Schumann. This stirring setting of biblical texts will be performed in English in a two-piano version arranged by Brahms himself. More ravishing, heartfelt music cannot be heard. With pianists Michiko Otaki and Seth Davis, and baritone soloist Matthew Hoch. PROGRAM NOTESThursday, October 22, 2009 | 7:30 pm | Griffin First Baptist Church
Now a three-year tradition, this concert has become a much-anticipated highlight of the Greater Griffin holiday season. Along with traditional congregational carols for choir, brass, organ, and percussion the program will feature Conrad Susa's "Carols and Lullabies, Music of the Southwest." With guest instrumentalists.
Thursday, December 3, 2009 | 7:30 pm | Griffin First Baptist Church
Griffin Choral Arts will present the sensational, eclectic oratorio composed in 2000 by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins in a world-premier staging with original choreography by Griffin Ballet Theatre director Mitch Flanders. Into the usual Mass form "The Armed Man" incorporates diverse texts from Malory, Dryden, Swift, Tennyson, Kipling, the Qur'an and the Mahàbharàta, in a compelling account of the descent into and terrible consequences of war. Accompanied by an orchestra of strings, brass and percussion, "The Armed Man" will thrill your senses and stir your emotions.
Fri. & Sat., March 26 & 27, 2010 | 7:30 pm | Griffin Auditorium
To honor the approach of Memorial Day, Griffin Choral Arts concludes its season with an anthology of songs celebrating the history and cultural traditions of the United States. Featured will be Peter Wilhousky's stirring arrangement of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and selections by Aaron Copland.
Thursday, May 6, 2010 | 7:30 pm | Griffin First United Methodist Church |
