The mystery and beauty of night skies and the moon and stars are the focus of the March 23 St. Andrew’s Saturdays at 7 concert.
Titled “Into the Moonlight,” the thematic concert, planned and directed by Devon Hansen, will be performed in the United Church’s sanctuary located at 85 William St. in Chatham.
The program will showcase familiar favourites such as Moon River and Blue Moon, to newer selections like Sure on This Shining Night and Stars and the Moon.
Many locals will be featured including Paige Kiosk, Georgia Craven, Victoria Kimmerly and Nohl Egan, as well as some surprise performers.
The highlight of the evening will be a presentation of Howard Goodall’s Eternal Light Requiem for choir, soloists and chamber orchestra directed by Hansen. This work will be a first for Chatham-Kent and features St. Andrew’s Concert Choir, members of the C-K Chamber Orchestra, harp, piano and more.
Soloists for the work include soprano Chelsea Van Pelt, tenors Andrew Derynck and Colin Bell, and baritone Nohl Egan.
As a 21st century requiem, Goodall pairs many of the traditional Latin texts with contemporary poetry by modern composers such as John McCrae’s haunting war poem In Flanders Fields. Other famous texts are drawn from Francis Quarles, Mary Elizabeth Fry and Ann Thorp.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $20 and will be accepted at the door, with proceeds going to the St. Andrew’s music program. All are welcome.
