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
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