Posted p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016
Performance will feature ‘Gloria’ and ‘Christmas Oratorio.’
Performance will feature ‘Gloria’ and ‘Christmas Oratorio’
The UW-La Crosse Choral Union will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Camille Saint-Saen’s “Christmas Oratorio.” The concert is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 721 King St. Both of these popular yuletide major works will feature vocal soloists from the choir and string orchestra members from the La Crosse Symphony and the UWL Symphony Orchestra. Playing the continuo keyboard scores will be Choral Union rehearsal accompanist Alethia Kenworthy-Williquette. The choir’s music director is UWL Music Professor Gary Kent Walth. [caption id="attachment_47491" align="aligncenter" width="685"]
Members of the UWL Choral Union preparing for the university-community ensemble's concert Sunday, Dec. 11, include the soloists for Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” from left, Kelsey Taunt, Kari Willett, Erin Schockmel, Emily Post and Allison Langer. Choral Union accompanist Alethia Kenworthy-Williquette is seated at the piano.[/caption]
Tickets can be purchased from any Choral Union member or by calling 608.785.8415. Suggested ticket donations are: $5 for students, $8 for senior citizens and $10 for others. Tickets will be available at the church starting at 3 p.m. on the day of the concert.
If you go—
Who: UWL Choral Union
What: Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Camille Saint-Saen’s “Christmas Oratorio”
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11
Where: Wesley United Methodist Church, 721 King St.
Admission: $5 for students, $8 for senior citizens and $10 for others. Tickets available from Choral Union members or by calling 608.785.8415.