is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which
features a comprehensive Works List
and a Bibliography by Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma,
The
CSO
Spiritual Ensemble, a 35-member vocal group focusing on traditional African-American spirituals, joins
Piccolo Spoleto on Saturday, June 6, 2015 with a performance entitled
Robert Nathanial Dett: A North American Treasure.
This
choral performance will chronicle the musical legacies of Robert
Nathaniel Dett, (1882-1943) known for his intricate choral arrangements.
Dett’s
Ordering of Moses Oratorio for Orchestra and Chariot Jubilee for Organ are noted around the world as extremely challenging to perform, such that few professional or community choirs perform them.
A
giant in the black classical world, Dett gained attention during his
tenure at historic Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. His
orchestral
and organ works are rarely performed in the United States, but are
celebrated staples in Canada and Europe.
Tickets/Information
Saturday, June 6, 2015 • 5:00pm
Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
General Admission tickets: $21 adults; children or students $11 with ID
Online: www.piccolospoleto.com; by phone (866) 811-4111; at door (cash or check only) up to one half hour before each performance
About the CSO Spiritual Ensemble
The CSO Spiritual
Ensemble is a 35-member repertory vocal group based in Charleston
focusing on African-American spirituals, sacred and classical music. The
Ensemble’s core musical offering honors the devout
musical tradition that African-Americans formed as slaves after
arriving in this country and in particular its relevant history in South
Carolina. The spiritual has shaped and inspired the evolution of
classically trained African-American composers and arrangers.
About
Conductor Michael Scott Giuliani
The 2014-2015 season marks second full season as director of the CSO Spiritual Ensemble.
Founding Artistic Director and President of the Lowcountry Conservatory of Music
Michael Scott Giuliani also teaches piano and music theory. An
active and sought-after collaborative pianist and conductor, Giuliani's
musical endeavors have taken him across the United States and Europe,
having served as pianist and organist for Tim
Zimmerman and The King's Brass, a renowned sacred brass ensemble, and
as pianist for the North Park University Choir.
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