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St. Charles Singers present 'Luminescence'

The St. Charles Singers, conducted by founder and artistic director Jeffrey Hunt, will open its 30th season with a concert program titled "Luminescence," to be performed with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton.

"Luminescence"will spotlight three choral works by Mozart, plus a group of motets by othercomposers on the theme of light, showing off the radiant sound for which the St. Charles Singers is known, Hunt says.

The Mozart portion of the program includes the Hosanna, K. 223; Missa brevis, K. 65; and Solemn Vespers, K. 339.

Guest artist is the Men's Schola Choir from St. Vincent de Paul, Chicago, directed by Robert Beatty. The Schola will chant verses, called antiphons, before each of the Psalm movements of the Vespers.

The Mozart works represent the seventh and latest step in the professional chamber choir's progression through the composer’s
complete sacred choral works with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra.

Luminescent a cappella works will include the following motets:  James MacMillan’s “O Radiant Dawn”; Morten Lauridsen’s “O Nata Lux” (“Born of Light”); Jake Runestad’s “I will lift mine eyes”; William Harris’s “Bring us, O Lord God”; and Charles Wood’s  “Hail Gladdening Light.”

‘Luminescence’ Singers

St. Charles Singers ensemble members performing in the October “Luminescence” concerts will include sopranos Kayleen Sanchez of Carol Stream; Amanda Brex-Castillo of Cary;  Ingrid Burrichter of Chicago; Candace Kless and  Jennifer Mamminga of Geneva; Laura Johnson of Hanover Park; Grace Bardsley and Elizabeth Selden of St. Charles; Karen Lukose of Winfield; and Lydia Stalker of Woodstock.

The alto section will include Bethany Wolford of Algonquin; Valerie Heinkel-Bollero of Batavia; Elizabeth Hutchinson of Chicago; Julie
Popplewell of North Aurora; Bridget Kancler of Oak Park; Katy Wells of Schaumburg; and Jennifer Hunt and AnDrea James of St. Charles.

Members of the tenor section will be Gregor King of Chicago; Bryan Kunstman of DeKalb;  Andy Jeffrey of Geneva; Tim Bergman of St. Charles; David Hunt of Wayne; Jay Cunningham and  Steve Williamson of West Chicago; Bob Boyd of Westmont; and Justin Dunkle of Wheaton.

Basses are Phil Nohl of Aurora; Anthony Quaranta and David Zemke of Carol Stream; Ernie Klapmeier and  Mike Popplewell of North Aurora; Nate Coon of Palatine; Brad Morrison of St. Charles; and  Michael Thoms of Warrenville.

Tickets and Information

Single tickets to “Luminescence” are $40 general adult admission, $30 for seniors 65 and older, and $10 for students.

Tickets and general information about the St. Charles Singers are available at www.stcharlessingers.com or by calling (630) 513-5272.

Tickets are also available at Townhouse Books, 105 N. Second Ave., St. Charles (checks or cash only at this ticket venue). Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the concert, depending on availability. Group discounts are available.

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