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May 11, 2008
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WomenSing Initiates a Young Composer's Project Partnering with River of Words |
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At their final 2007-2008 season concerts, Elemental Quartet, May 31 and June 1, WomenSing will announce the launch of a three year project that will include, in years two and three, a regional competition for young composers. For the first year two local young men, Ryan Harper, a Yale composition major and Jack Henry, currently studying in France ... MORE
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August 22, 2007
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WomenSing Returns From Spain |
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Ten days and nights of exhilarating music making — such was WomenSing’s experience in July when the chorus went on a concert tour to Barcelona, Spain, followed by participation in the 25th Annual International Music Festival of Cantonigros in the foothills of the Pyrenees. “WomenSing rose to a new level of artistry for this trip,” said Artistic Dir... MORE
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June 12, 2007
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Free WomenSing Concert on July 10 |
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It’s back to work this week! WomenSing is off to Spain in a few short weeks. But Bay Area fans will be happy to learn of the pre-tour concert on July 10 at Holy Names University (HNU). After the just-ended concert season, the group will share the polish and pizzazz that won them an invitation to its first international competition in the Festival I... MORE
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June 5, 2007
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WomenSing Philanthropy Benefits Catherine’s House |
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In addition to the goal of raising funds for our June 2007 beneficiary, WomenSing is proud to introduce their beneficiary, Catherine’s House, to a broader audience. Because of generous underwriting by individuals and community sponsors, WomenSing was able to give the entire proceeds of their Berkeley concert to Catherine’s House which lies on an 80... MORE
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May 24, 2007
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A SIGN OF THE TIMES |
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San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
Media Statement 05/22/07
For Immediate Release
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and WomenSing are joining forces to present two unique concerts on June 2nd and 3rd. The centerpiece for both shows will be a selection of graceful movements from Michael Tippett’s classic oratorio, A Child of Our Time – an impassioned pr... MORE
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May 20, 2007
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Shaw‘s Heir Apparent Coaches WomenSing |
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Charles Bruffy, an internationally recognized Artistic Director of the acclaimed Phoenix Bach Choir joined WomenSing for a casual evening of choral coaching. He is a member of the WomenSing Advisory Board, based in Orinda, CA. Welcomed by Martin Benvenuto, WomenSing’s Artisitic Director, Bruffy provided suggestions for performance pieces in prepara... MORE
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May 18, 2007
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Noted Composer Libby Larsen Visits WomenSing |
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In May 2006, as part of the yearlong celebration of WomenSing’s fortieth anniversary, the chorus commissioned Libby Larsen to compose a suite set to three of Emily Dickinson’s poems on music. The dynamic Larsen, holder of the Papamarkou Chair at John W. Kluge Center of the Library of Congress, traveled to the Bay Area to conduct a workshop in prepa... MORE
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May 14, 2007
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Singers of the Night, March 2007 |
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The March 2007 program, ‘Singers of the Night,’ features the expressive power of song when days unwind and night unfolds,” says Artistic Director MartĚn Benvenuto. The concert opens with Antonio Vivaldi’s “Beatus Vir, a psalm sung at Vespers, the evening service which consecrates the end of the day.” A string quartet will accompany the chorus. Also... MORE
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