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Performs ‘Estonian Requiem’
| Contact: | Barbara Stambaugh, Media Relations Manager | |
| Email: | stambaughb@denison.edu | |
| Phone: | 740-587-8575 | |
| Updated: | April 14, 2008 | |
GRANVILLE — The Denison University Concert Choir, conducted by Bonnie Borshay Sneed, is performing the U.S. premiere of “Estonian Requiem,” as well as other works, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). The concert, which features Jean-Luc Moreau, tenor; David Nesmith, horn; Andrew Krumm, percussion; and Chad D. Baker, organ; is free and open to the public.
The “Estonian Requiem,” by Cyrillus Kreek (1889-1962), incorporates the Estonian folksongs that Kreek collected during his career as a musician, composer and professor of music. Kreek arranged more than 400 religious Estonian folk songs for women’s chorus and 150 canons for mixed choir. These have become a foundation of singing in Estonian church choirs.
The evening will include works from South Africa, France, England and the United States.
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CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville — Denison University Concert Choir performs U.S. premiere of “Estonian Requiem,” and other works, under conductor Bonnie Borshay Sneed at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., April 18, at Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). The concert is free and open to the public. To confirm information call 740-587-6220.