advertisement

Elgin Master Chorale to perform spring concert 'The Ordering of Moses' with ESO

On Saturday, April 15, the Elgin Master Chorale will perform "The Ordering of Moses" by R. Nathaniel Dett, featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Audiences will sense the stirring emotion as Moses leads the Israelites to freedom through Dett's use of dynamic orchestral colors, impassioned solos and dramatic choral numbers.

Listen for the three spirituals interwoven into the musical structure of Moses: "Go Down, Moses," "When Moses Smote the Water," and "He is King of Kings."

On Saturday, April 15, the Elgin Master Chorale's Spring Concert will feature "The Ordering of Moses" by Black Canadian-American composer R. Nathaniel Dett. Courtesy of Elgin Master Chorale

Dett, a Black Canadian-American composer, recognized the importance of spirituals as the core of Black folk music and wrote his arrangements in a Western European classical style.

During the Saturday concert, the Elgin Master Chorale also will honor its longest serving choral member, Louise Tiemann, who is celebrating her 56th season with EMC. She has been an integral part of the growth and development of the group.

The concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on the stage of the Blizzard Theatre at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Tickets are available through the ECC Arts Center box office, (847) 622-0300, or by visiting tickets.elgin.edu. Tickets are $29 or $24 for seniors and students.

About EMC

Elgin Master Chorale is a cultural cornerstone of Elgin and the Fox Valley creating a thrilling, emotional experience for audiences at each performance by achieving an overall level of excellence in singing, presentation, and production.

It is a group of approximately 85 adult singers from Elgin and predominantly the Fox Valley - admitted by audition only - who share a passion for choral masterworks and other fine choral repertoire.

The Elgin Master Chorale will be joined by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for its spring concert on Saturday, April 15. The chorale will perform "The Ordering of Moses" by R. Nathaniel Dett. Courtesy of Elgin Master Chorale

The Elgin Master Chorale believes that great music comes from people of all backgrounds and cultural experiences and has the power to connect and unite.

To learn more about EMC, visit ElginMasterChorale.org.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.