Moreno Valley Master Chorale & Orchestra Presents: A Easter Concert Music Classics for the Easter Season
On Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 4:00 P.M., the Moreno Valley Master Chorale and Orchestra will present its spring concert: “Music Classics for the Easter Season.” The event will be held at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 11650 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA, 92557. This performance will include several works by Joseph Haydn, as well as his well-known “Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Deo.” Many beautiful songs from Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” oratorio will also be sung, including “Lift Thine Eyes” with three-part women’s voices. To round out the program the Chorale will perform “Panis Angelicus,” “L’ Ange Gardien,” and “God is my Salvation” by César Franck.
Featured soloists for this concert will be Dr. Camelia Voin, famous lyric coloratura soprano, and Stephanie Steele, mezzo-soprano. Camelia and Stephanie will sing two duets, and Camelia will perform a solo in, Auf Flügeln des Gesanges (On Wings of Song) by Felix Mendelssohn.
The Chorale will be accompanied by the Lyric Symphony Chamber Orchestra directed by Dr. Viorel Gheorghe. Featured orchestra members will be Todor Pelev, concert violinist, Rick Olson on oboe, Ana Maria Maldonado on cello, and Jonathan Keplinger on piano and organ.
Tickets (cash only) may be purchased at the door or ordered by phone. Ticket prices are: Adults, $15.00; Seniors, $10.00. For this concert, we are offering students free admission if they show their school ID. For more information, call (951) 485-8414, (951) 242-4963, or visit our website at: www.morenovalleymasterchorale.org.
On March 27, 2023, the Chorale will begin rehearsals for our Sunday, June 4, 2023 pops concert. This concert will feature several Chorale soloists, and include many favorite show tunes. We welcome any new singers who would like to join us for this concert. Rehearsals will start on March 27th at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 11650 Perris Blvd. in Moreno Valley, and continue every Monday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.. Also, students 16-21 years of age are encouraged to apply for one of our Youth Internships. This program is open to any student who wishes to improve his/her singing abilities. New singer registration forms, or Youth Internship applications, can be found on our website. Please call (951) 485-8414 for more information.