My Shepherd Will Supply My Need -- Our third Virtual Choir Project
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Chicago Master Singers debuted a new performance at Saturday evening’s virtual benefit gala. It is now online and available for your viewing and listening pleasure.
The piece is Mack Wilberg’s beautiful arrangement of “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” with text by Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 23. It is conducted by CMS Music Director John C. Hughes, with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, flautist Leslie Short and oboist Deb Stevenson. “I was first introduced to this hymn tune a long time ago and have come back to it many, many times since,” said Dr. Hughes. “The combination of the 23rd Psalm and Wilberg’s simple yet expressive arrangement creates a heart-stirring experience. It is a joy to share this hopeful and comforting music with you.” |
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2021 Gala Benefit -- It's not too late to enjoy the program and donate!
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The premiere of our gala may be over, but it's not too late to support Chicago Master Singers. Please continue to enjoy this musical offering as we celebrate choral music and help Chicago Master Singers continue to thrive during these challenging and changing times.
We're bringing the gala to you with a program featuring soprano Michelle Areyzaga and pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, CMS Music Director John Hughes, the debut of our Spring Virtual Choir and more. All funds raised support CMS as it continues to bring the highest level of choral performances to our local communities, to our online platforms, and directly to you in the years to come. We are looking forward to being able to sing together soon! |
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Spring 2021 Chicago Master Singers University Now Underway
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Welcome to Chicago Master Singers University (CMS University), a series of seminars offered by Chicago Master Singers and hosted by our Music Director, Dr. John Hughes. We are offering this series as a livestream, during which you will be able to use the chat feature to interact with Dr. Hughes, his guests and other participants. The sessions will be recorded and will be available the day after the livestream event, in case you miss the live session.
The Spring 2021 semester of CMS University will meet on Mondays from January 11 to April 19. Sessions begin at 7:00 pm Central time, and will be streamed via YouTube. The seminars are free, but registration is required. When you register, you will receive a link to the live event a couple of days beforehand and the day of the event. |
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Our Gift to You -- A Christmas Blessing
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Thanks to you and your continued support, we end the year full of gratitude and hope. Your loyalty throughout this difficult year has made it possible for Chicago Master Singers to continue sharing great music with our singers and patrons, although in new and different ways.
As always, our gift to you is our music. We invite you to enjoy our virtual choir performance of Philip Stopford's A Christmas Blessing. Wishing you joy and blessings in this special season, |
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Chicago Master Singers’ First Online Performance Debuts on YouTube
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Chicago Master Singers released its first online performance on YouTube. It premiered on November 2. O Love, a contemporary work by composer Elaine Hagenberg, is conducted by CMS Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova.
Dr. Hughes chose this piece of music because of its emotionally powerful setting of a comforting and hopeful text. “This work encourages us through these difficult days and reminds us why we love choral music,” he said. |
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About Chicago Master Singers
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Chicago Master Singers (CMS) was founded in 1979. Our repertoire consists of the great choral and orchestral works of the past as well as contemporary works by living composers. Chorus members are drawn from over 50 communities around the greater Chicago area and come from all walks of life and professions. For some, music is their vocation as professional singers, teachers and choir directors; and for others it is their avocation, a way to enrich their lives by coming together with others who love to sing and performing great works of music. CMS embarks on a European performance tour every two years as ambassadors of goodwill.
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What the critics say“Chicago Master Singers, by almost any measure, has to be considered among the city’s top choral ensembles.” Kyle MacMillan, chicagoclassicalreview.com
“…what came through powerfully was the deep emotion and intense spirituality of the music. Heatherington’s focused, scrupulous direction of his forces—vocal quartet, orchestra and large chorus—conveyed … the intense drama of the music, deftly varying the slow tempos to provide expressive variety.” Lawrence Johnson, chicagoclassicalreview.com “… the transparency of Chicago Master Singers is extraordinary, to be sure. Heatherington kept a tight rein on dynamics, balances and diction all evening and, despite the resonance of the space, lines and texts remained clear.” Dennis Polkow, chicagoclassicalreview.com “The Chicago Master Singers – 129 strong – delivered daunting corporate power … and dedication in their challenging role. … the vocalism and tonal refinement was impressive" Lawrence Johnson, chicagoclassicalreview.com |
