On April 21st, 2012, Bloomington Chamber Singers will present Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece, his Missa Solemnis in D, op. 123. One of the pillars of Western choral-orchestral music, Missa Solemnis was composed at the end of Beethoven’s life, and is universally recognized as a work of extraordinary musical and spiritual importance. Music Director Gerald Sousa will lead the 80-voice choir, orchestra, and soloists.
Tickets for this event will be available beginning mid-February.
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR VOCAL SOLOISTS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st, from 1-5pm at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. DETAILS AND ONLINE SIGN-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE.
BCS is accepting a limited number of qualified choral singers to join the group for the rehearsals and performance of this work. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30pm. Interested singers should contact Music Director Gerry Sousa at gerry@gsousa.com.
