AVM continues its 40th anniversary season with a work that represents the foundation of AVM's repertoire, Handel's grand oratorio Israel in Egypt. This work, one of Handel's most popular, relies on the chorus rather than soloists to tell the exciting story of the people of Israel. Its vivid word painting, where the sound of the music imitates the meaning of the text, makes this work unique and especially exciting for listener and performer alike. Read more in the Program Notes.
AVM's Messiah Sing has become a holiday tradition to which many from throughout the region look forward. It is an opportunity to not only hear superb soloists perform but an opportunity for all to participate in singing the choruses of the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah.
The excitement and creativity of folk music arrangements will make performers and audience alike smile and want to dance as AVM explores the world of American folk music. Gwyneth Walker's River Songs was commissioned by AVM in 1996 and is constructed around familiar folk songs about rivers. AVM will also reprise Aaron Copland's Old American Songs which are based upon early American folk tunes. Finally, lively arrangements by Mack Wilberg, conductor and principal arranger for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for many years will be a delight to all. See the complete program and program notes.