Chorale to perform this weekend

The County Classic Chorale will perform a concert of music about — or inspired by — the night on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 pm at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk Street in Leamington. The concert is titled “On This Shining Night”.

The choir has been singing since 1983, except in the last two years when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented singers from rehearsing together and offering public performances.

“During the dark days of the pandemic, we were only able to stay connected through online rehearsals,” says Paul Wharram, the Chorale’s Music Director. “Nothing, however, compares with the joy of singing once again together as an ensemble.”

“Evening music sets us up for relaxing, slowing down the day and taking time for reflection,” he says, and “the repertoire selected for this concert serves this same purpose. The darkness we experienced over these past two years is lightened by music that soothes our worries and comforts our souls.”

The performance will include compositions by Eric Whitacre, Daniel Elder and Morten Lauridsen, as well as an arrangement of The Evening Prayer from the Opera Hänsel and Gretel arranged by the chorale’s collaborative pianist, Elaine Penner.

Joining the Chorale in this performance will be soloist Katriella Omstead, a Grade 6 student from Kingsville, and flautist Dr. Jonathan Bayley, Professor Emeritus at the University of Windsor.

Visit countyclassicchorale.com for ticket information.