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Carleton University Choir Presents: Legend & Legacy - Mozart and Bernstein
7:30 PM on Saturday Dec. 1st, 2018
Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St.
Price: Adults $20 / Seniors & Students $10

Join the Carleton University Choir as they perform Mozart’s Vespers and the modern classic, West Side Story Suite by Leonard Bernstein.

Directed by Laurie Hamilton and accompanied by pianist Joanne Moorcroft; the repertoire featured for this concert will also include: Mozart’s beautiful Ave Verum Corpus and the powerful Benedictus by Karl Jenkins from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, to honour the memory of all those who served in WW1 in this centenary anniversary of Armistice Day.

The genius of Mozart and Bernstein are celebrated in this tribute concert honouring the profound impact both composers have had on the culture of music. Mozart’s legacy has influenced musicians in every genre for centuries. Bernstein’s mastery is evident in his work as a conductor, composer and educator. He helped to provide musical education for thousands of children through the Young People’s Concerts and is also highly regarded in his work for the advocacy of peace. The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth and this performance is a celebration of his life and legacy. In short, Mozart and Bernstein were both visionary composers who had an incredible impact on the world of music.

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Glebe Saint James is collecting non-perishable for the food bank. Please consider bringing a contribution.