Strings Only
On February 4, 2016, the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh gave a strings only performance. The Chatham Choir joined the Chamber Orchestra for two songs.
Chamber Orchestra Members
Edward Leonard, Conductor
Violin I: Anne Jackovic, Concertmaster; Dawn Posey; Jennifer Madge
Violin II: Rachel White; Sandro Leal-Santiesteban; Carrie Erdely
Viola: J. J. Johnson; Ji Young Nam
Cello: Kathleen Caballero; Freya Samuels
Bass: Amanda Rice-Johnston
Chatham Choir Members
Stacey Conner, Choral Master
Soprano I: Lindsey Bost, Natalie Coyne, Francesca Fello, Mayuko Harada, Michaela Keating, Alexis McKenna, Sarah Weinschenker
Soprano II: Justine Barry, Bethany Bookout, Jodikaye Richards, Elizabeth Romano, Lauren Rosedale, Taylor Yester
Alto: Hannah Gregor, Ivy Kuhrman, Annette McHaddon, Marisa Rosner, Carina Stopenski, Seyeon Yoon
Pre-performance string quartet
The Chatham Choir waits for the performance to begin
The Chamber Orchestra performed W. A. Mozart’s Fuges K405, Nos. 1, 2, 3, & 5
They also performed Peter Warlock’s Capriol Suite
Ryan McMasters introduces the world premier of his piece, “On Light”
After intermission, the Chatham Choir joined the Chamber Orchestra to perform Movement II, Psalm 23 from Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms
The Choir also performed No. 6 i thank You God from Ronald Perera’s earthsongs with the Chamber Orchestra
The final piece performed was Antonín Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings
The Chamber Orchestra takes their bows to immense applause
Post-concert reception
Listen to the Chamber Orchestra and Choir perform Movement II, Psalm 23 by Leonard Bernstein here: https://soundcloud.com/davidsykut/chamber-orchestra-of-pittsburgh-chichester-psalms-movement-ii-psalm-23