The St. Olaf Choir, hailed as one of America’s premier collegiate ensembles, will perform at First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 142 East Jackson Street, on Wednesday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m., as part of their winter 2014 National Tour. The tour, which includes 15 performances in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, is under the direction of Conductor Anton Armstrong.
Only the fourth conductor since it was founded in 1912, Armstrong has led the ensemble since 1990. He has assembled a 2014 national tour program that honors the St. Olaf Choir’s a cappella tradition and Nordic roots, as well as showcasing repertory for chorus and grand pipe organ with guest artist Catherine Rodland. An Artist in Residence at St. Olaf College teaching organ and music theory, Rodland is known for her recitals throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
“Hearing the St. Olaf Choir is more than just a musical experience,” says Armstrong. “What makes this ensemble distinctive is the way our singers perform at the highest artistic level and touch the hearts and souls of our listeners. Through body, mind, spirit and voice, our audiences are transformed.”
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students and are available at stolaftickets.com or by calling 800-363-5487. Free parking is available, and the doors will open 30 minutes before the concert. For more information contact Karl Reichert at [email protected] or 612-708-5275.
