The Board of the Camerata Singers of Lake Forest is
proud to present the 2007/2008 concert schedule.� Music Director/Conductor Julia Davids is back for her
fourth season with Camerata, and she has prepared a wonderful series of
concerts for us.� Camerata concerts are
presented primarily in private homes similar to a style prevalent in eighteenth
century Europe.� Singers and audience
can interact in a very special way.� The
wonderfully spacious homes of the Lake Forest area are ideally suited for this presentation
style.� For additional information on
Camerata please visit our website, www.cameratasingers.org�� The ticket price includes an elegant
reception with wine, appetizers and desserts.�
All concerts are on Sunday afternoons, with performances at 2:30 p.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Guests for the 5:00 p.m. concert arrive at 4:00 p.m. to
participate in the reception which takes place during the hour between the two
concerts.� This year�s series will
consist of four concerts as follows:
Sunday,
December 2nd, 2007
� The
Celestial Harp �- Celebrate the
Christmas season with Camerata and guest harpist, Lillian Lau.� You�ll enjoy the soothing timbre of the harp
featured in Benjamin Britten�s much-loved �Ceremony of Carols�, Rutter�s
�Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day� and two Spanish carols.� Traditional American Christmas favorites
�I�ll Be Home for Christmas� and �It�s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year�
will round out a seasonal celebration!
Sunday,
February 10th, 2008 �
Due
North II� � Join us for another
excursion to conductor Julia Davids� homeland, the great white north of
Canada!� Featured works include Imant
Raminsh�s moving and rhythmic �Magnificat� for mezzo soprano soloist, chorus
and piano.� Emerging Canadian composer
Jeff Enns will be featured with two of his stunning new compositions.� Folk songs arranged by Stephen Chatman will
illustrate the diversity of Canada. Chatman�s original composition �Remember�
and Allister MacGillivray�s �Here�s To Song� are poignant reminders of the
important things in life.�����
Sunday,
April 6th, 2008 �
American
Explorer� � Grab your suitcase,
no passport needed as Camerata takes you across America to hear some of this
country�s most wonderful music!� From
early composer William Billings to Stephen Foster�s �Camptown Races�, to Samuel
Barber�s �Sure on this Shining Night� to contemporary composer Morten
Lauridsen�s �Chanson des Roses�, you�ll hear the diversity and beauty of this
country reflected in diverse and beautiful music!�����
Sunday,
June 8th, 2008 � The
Camerata Songbook! - In Camerata tradition, we will finish the season
with a concert featuring the singer�s choice of great songs.� German lieder, French chansons, Italian lied
and English and American songs will be sung by the talented soloists of
Camerata and the ensemble.� There is
sure to be something for everyone as we open the Camerata Songbook!
The Camerata Experience continues to be one of the
best bargains on the North Shore.� Our
prices for this year will be $88/person for a 4-concert series, $69/person for
a 3-concert mini-series (you pick the dates) and $29/person for a single
concert.��� Please enclose your check
with your subscription request.�
While you are filling out your
subscription form, please
consider making a donation to the Camerata program.� The generous contributions of our friends,
plus the success of our advertising brochure, has enabled the Camerata program
to expand and improve over the years.�
We thank you for your consideration and support, and we look forward to
seeing you in our upcoming season.
