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4/7/08

University Chorus Plans 'Sacred Haydn' Concerts

CANTON - Two works by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) will be performed in concerts titled "Sacred Haydn" by the University Chorus, on Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. in Gunnison Memorial Chapel at St. Lawrence University and Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Church in Canton. Both are open to the public, free of charge.

The University Chorus is directed by Barry Torres; Barbara Phillips-Farley is accompanist. These performances feature guest artist and Crane School of Music faculty member Jill Pearon, soprano, and an orchestra consisting of members of the SLU String Orchestra and music department faculty.

Works to be performed are Salve Regina, Hob. XXIIIb:1; and Missa in Angustiis (Mass in Troubled Times), "Lord Nelson,", Hob.XXII:11.

For more information, contact the music department at 315-229-5184.

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