I belong to the Sanctuary Choir of First BaptistChurch of Winnfield, LA. And we have been
fortunate enough to be able to participate in
a program sponsored by Mid-America Productions
that brings small town choirs to New York City
to perform in Carnegie Hall. We have just
returned from our second trip. We were there
2 years ago, and performed the Mozart Vespares
in Latin. This time we did the Brahm's Requiem in
German, conducted by John Rutter, a world-
famous composer and director. We joined 6 other
choirs at the Grand Hyatt, and practiced for 2 days.
We performed Monday night, Memorial Day, to a
packed house. It was thrilling.
These are some sketches I did of the orchestra
during part of their dress rehearsal that didn't
involve us. Carnegie Hall itself is quite beautiful,
and there is so much history on that stage. I went
down the hall, and noticed a framed, page of music
signed by Beethoven! wow...
I cannot even imagine what it would be like to perform like that! What a chance of a lifetime!
ReplyDeleteDo you ever get in the photos??
It was thrilling to sing on that stage where so many other really famous people have performed. It is a great opportunity that the Mid America program makes possible.
ReplyDeleteI am hardly ever in the photos! We did take a group shot of all the singers, and I will try to post it!