J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program. This performance will feature BWV 45, Es si dir gesage, Mensch, was gut ist (It has been told to you, man, what is good).

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Bach Cantata Series: UMD Choral Activities

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as Catherine Pace, a talented soprano and Bachelor of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, takes the stage. Under the guidance of Nancy Gustafson, with Douglas Culclasure, tenor, and Olga Sklyanskaya on piano, this recital promises to be a memorable showcase of musical brilliance.

**Date & Time:** Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT

**Location:** Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States

**Program Highlights:**
- Sergei Rachmaninoff: Selections from 12 Romances, Op. 21 and 6 Romances, Op. 8
- Carl Orff: Selections from Carmina Burana
- Gaetano Donizetti: Selections from Linda di Chamounix
- Libby Larsen: Selections from Three Cowboy Songs
- Dave Malloy: "No One Else" from Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
- Adam Guettel: Selections from The Light in the Piazza

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the performance via live stream, ensuring that no one misses out on this spectacular display of vocal talent.

The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, known for its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for this event. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls covered with African moabi wood, promise an auditory experience as stunning as the visual one.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the beauty of live vocal performance in one of the most exquisite venues in Evanston.

Douglas Culclasure

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