Bel Canto Chorus Pays Tribute to Wisconsin’s History Through Song & Rich Storytelling
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7:30pm. Irish Cultural & Heritage Center of Wisconsin
Bel Canto Chorus. Photo by Jessica Kaminski.
MILWAUKEE, WI (April 18, 2018)—Bel Canto Chorus closes out its 87th season with The Immigrant Story on Wednesday, May 16 at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin. The concert will focus on the journey of European immigrants to America, and specifically, to Wisconsin. Music from the mid-1800s through World War I will be intertwined with narrative of immigrant stories from that era. The chorus will perform twenty-one short works paying homage to British, Irish, Italians, Jewish, German, Norwegian, and Polish immigrants.
Through readings aloud, the chorus will touch upon stories that have contributed to Wisconsin’s rich history. Highlights include a sing-along of Beer Barrel Polka, stories of Milwaukee’s brewing history, and America, the Beautiful as a fitting end to the concert.
Celebrating music director Richard Hynson‘s 30th season, Bel Canto Chorus will conclude the concert with a cake reception. Hynson has fond memories of the last three decades and remarks, “The best music making involves building relationships. In devoting thirty years to Bel Canto and the audiences of Southeastern Wisconsin, I have had the pleasure and privilege of cultivating lasting relationships that have grown and deepened over time. In looking back over, I am both proud of our accomplishments and humbled by the support offered by so many.”
Tickets:
Individual tickets are on sale now for $29.50 and $35; student and senior discounts available starting at $19. Purchase online at www.belcanto.org or by phone at 414-481-8801.
ABOUT BEL CANTO CHORUS
Founded in 1931, Bel Canto Chorus is Southeastern Wisconsin’s oldest continually performing arts organization. The organization is committed to connecting singers, audiences, and the community through experiences with diverse choral music. The group includes an auditioned adult performance chorus of approximately 100 singers and a Senior Singers program for those 55 or better who want to sing in an organized performance chorus (with more information coming within the next year about an updated youth program). Characterized by a heartfelt belief in the value of Bel Canto Chorus’s mission and vision, and supported by devoted singers and audiences, talented artistic and administrative staff, and dedicated Board members, the group’s passion for sharing the thrill of live choral music has remained steadfast throughout its long, proud history. For more info, visit www.belcanto.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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