Thomas morley wasn't a monk, but his 16th century madrigal does capture what the KSO offers on its upcoming program of chant inspired music.
American composer Aaron Jay Kernis sought the 12th century inspiration of Hildegard von Bingen for his Musica Celestis for string orchestra. Like Samuel Barbers' famous Adagia for strings, Kernis also adapted his emotional sound scape from the second movement of his string quartet. Musical fire and brimstone appear courtesy of Franz Liszts's Totentanz (Dance of Death) and renowned pianist Michael Chertock, playing the devilishly difficult variations on "Dies Irae" (Day of Wrath).
The program's second half adds 100 voices from the KSO Chorale and CIncinnati CHoral Society for the beautiful and contemplative Requiem of Maurice Durufle. Unlike Mozart's or Verdi's Requiems, Durufle's mass (service) for the dead was dedicated to the composer's father, and includes the unusual settings of the Pie Jesu and In Paradisum to reinforce the loving kindness of God and the peacefulness of paradise in lieu of the Last Judgment.
Join music director James Cassidy, Michael Chertock, the KSO Chorale, Cincinnati Chorale Society and the KSO for a liturgical performance.
8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at Florence Baptist Church at Mt.Zion
3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.
Tickets are $28 & $23 dollars with discounts for seniors and students.
For more information please call the KSO at (859) 431-6216 or visit our website at www.kyso.org
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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