The Verdi Chorus celebrates its 35th anniversary with its Spring 2018 concert The Force of Destiny for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on April 28 and 29 led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum. As the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus, their program will feature selections from three Verdi operas – La forza del destino, Nabucco, including the famed chorus “Va, pensiero,” the opening party scene of La traviata, and conclude with beloved melodies from Strauss’ Die Fledermaus.
Featuring Guest Soloists:
Shana Blake Hill, Soprano
Karin Mushegain, Mezzo-Soprano
Alex Boyer, Tenor
Ben Lowe, Baritone
Anne Marie Ketchum, Artistic Director
Laraine Ann Madden, Accompanist
For more information visit: www.verdichorus.org
Venue: First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica, 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
Performances: Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 pm; Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 pm
Tickets: Prices: $10.00 – $40.00
By Phone – (800) 838-3006
Online – www.verdichorus.org