LCC reschedules Christmas Concert to Jan. 13
posted 1/7/08

ADRIAN, Mich. - Due to an ice storm on the original Christmas concert date(December 9), the Lenawee Community Chorus has rescheduled their Christmas Concert to take place on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3:00 PM in the Adrian College Herrick Chapel.

Dr. Hodgman, conductor of the chorus says, “I suppose we can call it our Epiphany concert – it captures the spirit of the entire season!”

The chorus will perform Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" a hauntingly beautiful medley of English carols featuring baritone soloist Stephen Lancaster and cellist Diane Platte. Lancaster has performed roles with the University of Michigan Opera Theatre, Arbor Opera Theatre, Motor City Lyric Opera, Great Lakes Lyric Opera, Opera Notre Dame, and the American Institute for Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. The warmth and brilliance of Lancaster’s voice promises to compliment beautifully the lyrical playing of Diane Platte and organist/pianist MaryAnn Balduf.

Also on the program, a narrated story about a monk and his singing donkey titled "Brother Heinrich's Christmas" by John Rutter. The work will feature Diane Du Russel as the narrator, as well as Andrew Parker (oboe) and Susan Nelson (bassoon).

In addition to other favorite classic holiday choruses featured on the program, the chorus will be joined by organist Michael Gartz as well as two Adrian College seniors, Gerianne Ditto (soprano) and Sarah Bartrum (flute).

Admission for the concert is $10 at the door and free for students 17 and under.