UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Women's Chorale will present its annual fall concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, in Esber Recital Hall. The choir's program includes works by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák and American composers Gwyneth Walker, Ron Nelson, and Vincent Persichetti.
The Women's Chorale is conducted by Professor Jayne Glocke. Joining the choir is collaborative pianist Svetlana Rodionova and special guests Cynthia Vong, flute, and Kevin Eppinger, marimba. Tickets are $4.99 general admission, $2 students (available at the door).
Program
Dyby Byla Kosa Nabrosena “The Slighted Heart” (from Moravian Duets, Op. 32 B. 62) - Antonín Dvořák
Adoramus te, Christe - Orlando di Lasso
The Name is Changeless (from Songs for Women's Voices) - Gwyneth Walker
Gretchen am Spinnrade, Op.2, D. 118 - Franz Schubert, arranged by Frederick Davis
He's Gone Away (from Three Mountain Ballads) - arranged by Ron Nelson
Winter Cantata for Women's Chorus, Flute and Marimba - Vincent Persichetti
Go Where I Send Thee! - arranged by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory
The 50-voice Women's Chorale is composed of women representing nearly every major at University Park. The Chorale performs choral literature from the medieval to modern eras. Enrollment is by audition with the conductor.