Artistic director Richard Riley will lead the chorus, with soloists and string orchestra, in flamboyant, theatrical music from composers Heinrich Biber (1644-1704) and Jan Zelenka (1679-1745). Bohemian Czech by birth, both went on to important careers -- Biber in Salzburg and Zelenka in Dresden.
Program highlights include Biber's dramatic Requiem, his joyous Magnificat and Zelenka's two versions of Dixit Dominus.
Riley says, "Biber and Zelenka's music takes us to the edge of what we thought we knew about choral music in the Baroque period. Their vivid musical language, drawn on their Bohemian heritage, is a door opener to how different music sounded from one city to the next. I hope that our program will provide an exhilarating trip from Salzburg to Dresden. Hop aboard!"
Soloists are sopranos Mary Bonhag and Jane Snyder, alto Amy Frostman, tenor Adam Hall and bass Michael Galvin.
Ticket Information
Adults: $25
Students: $8
Tickets may also be purchased at the door, as available.
Covid Safety Policy
All chorus members are vaccinated and boosted. The Burlington Choral Society requests that every eligible audience member be vaccinated and boosted. Masks are optional – and welcome -- in the Elley-Long Music Center.
If you are feeling sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, have recently tested positive or have recently come into contact with someone who has, please do not attend.
This policy is in effect as of October 4, 2022 and is subject to change.
Accessibility
Elley-Long Music Center has dedicated parking spaces for people with disabilities: one in front of the building and two in the parking lot along the side of the building. The main entrance for audience members is flat with no barriers. All restrooms have a stall that will accommodate a wheelchair.
If you would like a space reserved in the hall for a wheelchair, or if you need other accommodations, please email us by Thursday, November 17, at BCSsingers@gmail.com.
Questions about the concert?
Please contact the Burlington Choral Society at BCSsingers@gmail.com.