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Octavo Singers: I Was Glad

GARY GOLD 2022

The longest continuously active choir in Schenectady open their 2024-2025 season with gems of the superb British choral repertoire - much-loved works by Hubert Parry, John Rutter, Vaughan Williams, Herbert Howells and more. Conductor Andrew Burger and President Diane Deacon come in to the WMHT studios to talk about the joys of this particular choir and this very special season opener, I Was Glad.

I WAS GLAD: the Octavo Singers are joined by the Octavo Brass Ensemble and organist Trevor Kahlbaugh for gems of the British Choral repertoire. Hubert Parry's splendid anthem, Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, the John Rutter Gloria and more.
November 9, 3pm, First Reformed Church, Schenectady
octavosingers.org

Charlotte Wilson has been immersed in classical music all her life. Her parents were great music lovers, always had something playing on the radio or turntable, and she began on recorder and then piano before she can remember. Charlotte originally wanted to be a concert pianist but just didn’t quite have it, no matter how hard she practiced! She tried many other instruments slightly too late (violin, cello, clarinet) before discovering radio. Charlotte can be heard from 4-8pm weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays.