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, 2007The 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, 2008Due 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, 2008American 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, 2008The 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.