The Insalaco College of Creative and Performing Arts at Marywood University is proud to present two performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff's spectacular All-Night Vigil (Vespers).  Often considered the greatest setting of Eastern Orthodox texts ever composed, Rachmaninoff's gifts for affecting melodies and lush harmonies are brought to bear in this 70-minute a cappella masterpiece.  Here are the details:

 

Marywood University Campus Choir

Rick Hoffenberg, director

Carole Burkhardt, contralto

Carl Ellinwood, Jr., tenor

Larry Hickernell, Jr., tenor

 

Saturday, April 30, 2011, 8:00 PM

Sunday, May 1, 2011, 4:00 PM

Free admission

 

Liberal Arts Center Rotunda

Marywood University

2300 Adams Avenue

Scranton, PA  18509

 

If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Rick Hoffenberg at rhoffenberg@marywood.edu or (570) 348-6211 x2537.  Thank you.