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Carmina burana 
SFS Chorus
SFS Chorus

Carmina burana—here arranged for two pianos and percussion—is a potent work of powerful, driving rhythms. This explosive shout to the joys of love, drink, and ‘lady luck’ is music at its wild and rowdy best. The San Francisco Symphony Chorus won a Grammy in 1993 for its recording of this choral showpiece. The eclectic program also features a diverse array of modern pieces for chorus including works by Rheinberger, Tormis, Werle, and Whitacre.

Don't miss your chance to see the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, called "mighty and volcanic" by the San Francisco Chronicle.

"The music itself toggles between huge forces and a single voice, juxtaposing majesty and intimacy with ease." –National Public Radio

Center Terrace seats are not available for this performance.

Conductor/Performers

Ragnar Bohlin
conductor

San Francisco Symphony Chorus

Ji Young Yang
soprano

Kaethe Blue Henning
soprano

Chester Pidduck
tenor

Keith Perry
tenor

Hung Yun
baritone

Robin Sutherland
piano

Matthew Edwards
piano

David Herbert
timpani

Victor Avdienko
percussion

Raymond Froehlich
percussion

Tom Hemphill
percussion

Jack Van Geem
percussion

James Lee Wyatt III
percussion

The Crowden School Allegro Chorus; Laura Kakis Serper, Director
children's choir

Program

Veljo Tormis
"Curse upon iron"

Josef Rheinberger
Morgenlied from Drei geistliche Gesänge

Eric Whitacre
“i thank You God"

Lars-Johan Werle
"trees"

Orff
Carmina burana

Single tickets for this performance will go on sale July 19 at 10am online and by phone, and at 8am at the Box Office.

Performance Date(s)

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