The St. Olaf Choir, in Concert
Anton Armstrong, Conductor
Monday, February 1 | 7:30 PM
Helzberg Hall
The St. Olaf Choir’s performance is set for 7:30 pm on Monday, February 1st and features sacred and secular masterpieces, as well as works for chorus and grand pipe organ. Tickets range from $25 – $45 and are available at kauffmancenter.org or by calling 816.994.7222. $10 student tickets are also available.
The world-renowned St. Olaf Choir and conductor Anton Armstrong launch their annual national tour on Jan. 23, 2016, presenting 17 concerts in 10 states across America’s midsection through Feb. 15, 2016. The tour program features sacred and secular masterpieces, as well as works for chorus and grand pipe organ. Traveling with Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir is James E. Bobb, Assistant Professor Music — Organ and Church Music at St. Olaf College.
Founded 104 years ago by F. Melius Christiansen at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, the St. Olaf Choir is internationally recognized as a creative force behind America’s a cappella choral tradition. Since then, the choir has set a high standard for choral performance, particularly its artistry and beauty of sound.
Only the fourth conductor in the ensemble’s history, Armstrong has led the ensemble since 1990. “Hearing the St. Olaf Choir is more than just a musical experience,” says Anton Armstrong. “What makes this ensemble distinctive is the way our singers perform at the highest artistic level and touch the hearts and souls of our listeners. Through body, mind, spirit and voice our audiences are transformed.”
The tour program features premiere performances of André Thomas’ Credo, David N. Childs’ Magnificat and works honoring the memory of the St. Olaf Choir’s late third conductor, Kenneth L. Jennings. Traveling with Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir is James E. Bobb, Assistant Professor Music of the Organ and Church Music at St. Olaf College.
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