RACHMANINOFF @ 150: VESPERS AT CARNEGIE HALL WITH CLARION CHOIR

The Clarion Choir, under its Artistic Director Steven Fox, continues their commemoration of Rachmaninoff’s 150 th anniversary at Carnegie Hall this Friday (May 5).

The choir performs Rachmaninoff’s own favorite among all his works, the magnificent Vespers (All Night Vigil). This presentation also incorporates the ancient orthodox chants that inspired the composer.

Clarion Choir and Steven Fox have been acclaimed for their performances of Eastern European choral works: “The Clarion Choir, led by Artistic Director Steven Fox, provided luxuriant and richly hued singing," declared the San Francisco Chronicle. “A revelation,” praised The Wall Street Journal.  And The New York Times was effusive: “Vaulting into Spine-Tingling Territory With a Rachmaninoff Rarity…The Clarion Choir’s performance, led by artistic director Steven Fox, was indeed stunning.”

Clarion’s just-released recording of Vespers on the Pentatone label is also receiving high praise, and was recently featured in BBC Music Magazine:

"Fox has lived with the work for over 20 years, gaining an intimate understanding of its ever-changing textures… Fox 'plays' his choir, moulding the 32 singers into a single expressive instrument, attuned to his silkily nuanced dynamics and careful husbanding of climaxes…Lovingly sculpted, the refulgent soundscapes glow." Paul Riley, BBC Music Magazine

Priced for all, remaining tickets start at just $35. Slipped Disc readers can enjoy a 25% discount on all other priced tickets with this discount code: RCH39878.

CLARION CHOIR
Steven Fox, Artistic Director
RACHMANINOFF Vespers (All Night Vigil)

https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2023/05/05/The-Clarion-Choir-0800PM