The Highland Chamber Singers & Chamber Orchestra, led by director Randy Haldeman, are thrilled to present a special concert, “Schubert: Mass in G” Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill.
The concert features a rich tapestry of musical works from the Classical and Romantic periods and contemporary compositions. The evening will highlight Schubert’s ethereal “Mass in G Major,” alongside mesmerizing pieces by Nancy Telfer, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Esther Scliar, and Susan Brumfield. This eclectic program promises to transport audiences through a journey of musical eras, showcasing the versatility and depth of the chamber singers and soloists, including soprano Britney Kieselhorst, baritone Joel Ross, and tenor Christopher Jackson, with Grace Cifonie on piano.
Conductor Randy Haldeman expressed his excitement for the concert, stating, “We are honored to bring such a diverse and emotionally compelling program to our audience. Each piece, from Telfer’s evocative ‘The Wind and the Flower’ to Schubert’s profound Mass in G, offers a unique window into the soul of its composer. Our singers and musicians have delved deeply into the essence of these works, aiming to create a truly immersive and moving experience for everyone who joins us.”
The concert will celebrate musical storytelling, with each note and lyric thoughtfully curated to evoke the rich histories and emotions embedded in these timeless compositions.
Schubert: Mass in G
The Spell of Times Long Past………………………………………………..Nancy Telfer (b.1950)
1. A Love Song
3. The Wind and the Flower
4. The Sailor’s Sweetheart
Gartenlieder Op. 3 ……………………………………………………………..Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel (1805-1847)
3. Im Herbst (poem by Ludvig Uhland)
5. Abschied (poem by Joseph von Eichendorff)
6. Im Wald (poem by Emanuel Geibel)
Lua, Lua Esther Scliar (1926-1978)
No Time Susan Brumfield (b. 1958)
Highland Chamber Singers
Randy Haldeman, director
Grace Cifonie, pianist
— 10 Minute Intermission —
Mass no. 2 in G major (D. 167) Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
I Kyrie
II Gloria
III Credo
IV Sanctus
V Benedictus
VI Agnus Dei
Highland Chamber Singers
Highland Chamber Orchestra
Britney Kieselhorst, soprano
Joel Ross, baritone
Christopher Jackson, tenor
Randy Haldeman, conductor
The concert is free and open to the public.