From Staff Reports, Northwestern News
The Northwestern choirs will present the masterwork concert “Faure Requiem” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 628 Church St. in Alva.
The University Concert Choir will perform the “Requiem Mass” by French composer Gabriel Faure and will feature brass, strings, harp, organ and percussion.
The Chorale and Singers will also perform their own pieces during the concert.
“This is going to be a magnificent concert featuring the incredible artistry of our choirs in collaboration with a professional instrumentalist,” choir director Dr. Karsten Longhurst said. “‘Faure’s Requiem’ is one of the most beautiful and often performed choral/orchestrated works of the last 100 years. We’re bringing in a small chamber orchestra and organist to perform with us.”
The choirs have been working for nearly two months to prepare for the concert.
“‘Faure Requiem’ will sound beautiful with the organ and orchestral players in the First Presbyterian Church,” said Caitlin Hofen, a junior mass communication major from Alva. “I’m excited to perform in such a space and for a live audience.”
There will be no admission cost, but donations to the choir program are appreciated.
Longhurst noted that, thanks to the Donovan Reichenberger Endowment and private donations, choirs were able to keep the concert for free for the Alva community.
Editor’s Note: Hofen is the features editor of the Northwestern News.