The lament goes, "there is not enough music in Richmond during the summertime." A few organizations are trying to change that. I especially appreciate groups trying to prod ordinary folks to create music, rather than just sitting passively, admiring, critiquing, and worshipping at the altar of professional music institutions. Summersings! is a great idea. The Richmond Choral Society presents two opportunities for singers to explore gorgeous chorale masterworks in a low-stress way. The first Summersings! happens tonight, with a reading of the gorgeous Rutter Requiem.
from the Richmond Choral Society website:
"Hey choral enthusiasts, looking for a way to “get your sing on” while your musical group takes off for the summer? Then join RCS for the first annual SummerSings!
For two glorious evenings in June, please join us at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, as two of Richmond’s best chroral conductors, as well as special guest soloists, take us on a musical journey as we sing through two of the most beloved pieces of the choral repertoire:
- Tuesday, June 21
- Requiem by John Rutter
- Conducted by Markus Compton, Richmond Choral Society Artistic Director
- Keith Tan, piano"
- "Admission is $10 each night and score rental is $2 (or bring your own). Doors open at 6:45 pm, and event begins at 7:30 pm. For further information call RCS at 804-353-9582, or e-mail us."
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