MASTER CHORALE TO SPOTLIGHT BEETHOVEN, MOZART PIANO ACCOMPANIST TO BE HIGHLIGHTED.Byline: Daily News SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - Mozart's ``Requiem'' and Beethoven's ``Choral Fantasy'' will be on the program when the Santa Clarita Master Chorale chorale (kōrăl`, –räl`), any of the traditional hymns of the German Protestant Church. The form was developed after the Reformation to replace the plainsong of the earlier service and as a means of congregational participation in takes the stage for its next concert of the season. ``Masterpieces from the Classical Era'' will be performed at 8 p.m. March 8 and 9 at Valencia United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). , 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia. A free preconcert pre·con·cert tr.v. pre·con·cert·ed, pre·con·cert·ing, pre·con·certs To agree on, settle, or arrange in advance. lecture will take place at 7 p.m. at the church. This concert will highlight the talents of piano accompanist Ann Moore, an invaluable asset to the chorale, said Artistic Director Peter Pocock. ``Beethoven's 'Choral Fantasy' will showcase Ann's exceptional talents,'' he said. ``This work builds from piano solo The piano is often used to provide harmonic accompaniment to a voice or other instrument. However, solo parts for the piano can be found in some musical styles. These can take the form of a section in which the piano is heard more prominently than other instruments, or in which the piano , through a piano and orchestral dialogue, to a choral, orchestral and piano grand finale that audiences will thoroughly enjoy.'' ``Choral Fantasy'' was written in 1808 and premiered in Vienna with Beethoven playing the piano and conducting the chorus and orchestra. Soloists for the chorale performance will include Jill Hackett, Mary Purdy, Pat Moynihan, Legend Ackley, Michael Best and Matt Hogan. Mozart wrote ``Requiem'' while ill, and died before completing more than a rough sketch of the later movements. Competed by Mozart's protege, Sussmayer, ``Requiem'' premiered in December 1792, a year after Mozart's death, as part of a tribute concert. Soloists for the chorale performance will be Leslie Garman, Delia Curiel, Best and Wally Purdy. ``Mozart's 'Requiem' is equally exciting for performer and listener alike,'' Pocock said. ``Although Mozart began the work as a commission, it gained personal inspiration as he became gravely ill.'' The Santa Clarita Master Chorale is an all-volunteer chorus, now 53 voices strong, dedicated to fostering a love of fine choral music. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday and will cost $17 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at Cobblestone Cottage in Valencia, or by calling the chorale at (661) 254-8886. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Santa Clarita Master Chorale members, led by artistic director Peter Pocock, perform in western dress at the ``Hoedown hoe·down n. 1. A square dance. 2. The music for a square dance. 3. A social gathering at which square dancing takes place. at the Master Corral corral a small fenced-in enclosure with high, wooden fences, suitable for holding cattle or horses. corral system a management system in which range cattle are put into corrals and fed hay for a period when the environment is most ,'' a Feb. 2 fund-raiser for the group. |
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