The 200 Voice San Francisco Choral Society, under the artistic direction of Robert Geary, celebrates its 20th year anniversary with two performances of Verdi's Requiem, and the world premiere commissioned piece, Contraries: The Human Condition, by Donald McCullough at Davies Symphony Hall August 14 and 15 in 8pm concerts. The Choral Society will be accompanied by the 55 piece California Chamber Symphony and four outstanding soloists.
Verdi's Requiem is full of honesty and sincerity. From the hushed reverence to to the raging fury; from the overwhelming power to the sobbing grief, Verdi is a master at engaging a listener's emotional response.
McCullough's Contraries, based on the text of poet William Blake, is equal parts light-hearted, intense, urgent and peaceful.
- Venue: Davies Symphony Hall
- Date: Fri August 14, 2009 8:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: $24 to $32
- Tickets: 415-392-4400
Sat August 15, 2009 8:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall
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Performers
Karen Anderson
Soprano Soloist
Wendy Hillhouse
Alto Soloist
Ben Bongers
Tenor Soloist
Kittinant Chinsamran
Bass Soloist
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July 28, 2009
Every time Robert Geary returns to Giuseppe Verdi’s stirring Requiem Mass, “it’s deeper in my blood, but I have to prepare and rethink it. And that’s wonderful,” says the noted artistic director of the 200-voice San Francisco Choral Society. “Because I’m not a genius, whenever I go back to substantial music by a real genius, there’s always more to learn.” More »
