We invite you to an evening of glorious music. Schubert wrote his final Mass in the last year of his tragically short life. This dramatic masterpiece for chorus and full orchestra is both haunting and exuberant.
Artistic director Richard Riley will lead the chorus, with an orchestra of strings, winds, brass and timpani, in Franz Schubert’s Mass in E-flat Major. Written in 1828, shortly before Schubert died at age 31, it begins with the pleading Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) and moves through the colorful Gloria, Credo and Sanctus. The final movement, Agnus Dei, is a passionate prayer that ends with Dona nobis pacem (Grant us peace).
Also on the program are two short instrumental works. Opening the program will be Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile from the String Quartet Op. 11, arranged for string orchestra. The second half will begin with pianist Jenny Bower performing Schubert’s Impromptu Op. 90.
Tickets are General Admission
Adult: $25
Student: $8
Tickets will be available on the Seven Days website up to the time of the concert.
We also expect to have tickets for sale at the door. Cash, checks and credit cards are welcome.
Directions to Elley-Long Music Center and parking information:
Covid Safety Policy
The concert will be held in the spacious Performance Hall of Elley-Long Music Center. All chorus members are fully vaccinated and boosted.
The Burlington Choral Society requests that every audience member be fully vaccinated and boosted.
For the safety of all audience members, masks are required inside the building.
If you are feeling sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, have recently tested positive or have recently come into contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not attend.
This policy is in effect as of April 18, 2022.
Accessibility
Elley-Long Music Center has two dedicated parking spaces for people with disabilities: 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, April 21, at BCSsingers@gmail.com.
Questions? Please contact the Burlington Choral Society at BCSsingers@gmail.com.