Munich Symphony Orchestra and Gloriae Dei Cantores together in concert

Date of Event: October 27, 2011

Posted: October 14, 2011

The Munich Symphony Orchestra

GRANVILLE, Ohio—The Munich Symphony Orchestra, together with the Gloriae Dei Cantores and Denison University’s own Chamber Singers, will present an evening of magnificent choral and instrumental music under the direction of internationally renowned artist Philippe Entremont. The Vail Series event will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). A limited number of tickets may be offered for sale to the general public at $15 if space allows. Details will be posted at www.vailseries.org or call 740-587-6557.

Founded in 1945, the Munich Symphony Orchestra holds an extensive repertoire of technically demanding symphonic concert pieces, as well as performances of opera, light opera, musicals and ballets, oratorios and church music. This is the second collaboration of the Symphony with conductor and piano soloist Entremont, who has won worldwide acclaim for the elegance and panache of his playing and his illuminating interpretations from the podium. The Symphony will present the lushly romantic tonal work, “Verklärte Nacht,” (Transfigured Night) by 20th century composer Arnold Schoenberg. It is considered by many to be his earliest important work.

The inspirational 40-voice choir, Gloriae Dei Cantores (Singers to the Glory of God), is known for their expressive and passionate explorations of sacred choir music, in several languages and of all historic periods and styles. The Choir has traveled extensively across Europe, Asia and North America to widespread critical acclaim. They will join the Munich Symphony Orchestra and Denison University’s Chamber Singers to present Mozart’s glorious “Requiem.”

The Vail Series will continue its 32nd season with performances by the premiere North American performance of dancer Dada Masilo on Friday, Feb. 3; and chamber orchestra The Knights on Wednesday, April 11.

Endowed by a generous gift from the late Mary and Foster McGaw in honor of Jeanne Vail, class of 1946, the Vail Series brings to Denison the world’s premier performers, as well as emerging musical talents, enriching the artistic experience of the entire Denison community. During the series’ 31 years at Denison, such extraordinary talents as Joshua Bell, Renée Fleming, Mark O’Connor, Itzhak Perlman, Wynton Marsalis, Leontyne Price, Dizzy Gillespie, Emanuel Ax, Béla Fleck, Bobby McFerrin, and, of course, Yo-Yo Ma, have graced the stage of Swasey Chapel.

Calendar Listing:

CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— Vail Series concert: The Munich Symphony Orchestra with the Gloriae Dei Cantores under the direction of Philippe Entremont at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). A limited number of tickets may be offered for sale to the general public at $15 if space allows. Details will be posted at www.vailseries.org or call 740-587-6557.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For event inquiries:

Name: Mary Frazell
Position Title: Associate Director, Event Planning
Primary Email: frazellm@denison.edu
Business Phone: (740) 587-6611

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