Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 “Magnum Opus”
Mankato West 3:00 p.m.

Guest Artists: MSU Chorale, MN Valley Chorale

A GERMAN REQUIEM - Johannes Brahms
SERENADE in D Minor, Op. 44 - Antonin Dvorak

Catch a rare glimpse into Brahms’ heart in the stunning message of peace and hope that transcends religion and offers us all solace in the face of death. The Minnesota Valley Chorale (Director Rodney Urtel) and Minnesota State University, Mankato Concert Choir (Director Dr. David Dickau) collaborates with Conductor Ken Freed and the Mankato Symphony Orchestra to present the breathtaking German Requiem.

The Minnesota Valley Chorale

The Minnesota Valley Chorale, founded in Mankato, Minnesota, in 1978 by Randi Ellefson, strives to bring the finest in choral literature throughout southern Minnesota. Founded on a commitment to the great sacred and secular works of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods, the chorale also presents contemporary vocal music, and showcases works by Minnesota composers.

The Minnesota Valley Chorale offers its audiences the opportunity to experience great choral literature and a performance style that is associated with the art of singing in Minnesota, which has become an international trademark. Rod Urtel is the conductor of the Minnesota Valley Chorale. Members of the chorale reside throughout the southern Minnesota region.

This concert is sponsored in full by KATOLIGHT CORPORATION
with JONES PAGE JACOBSON FAMILY FOUNDATION