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In the News
Coro Ragazzi Children's Chorus: Fall Concert!
Saturday, November 5, 4:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church, Falmouth Village Green
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| The Coro Ragazzi Children’s Chorus will perform in concert on Saturday, November 5, 4:00 PM, at First Congregational Church, 68 Main Street in Falmouth. The program features a special concert version of Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel preceded by a group of songs from a variety of cultural traditions. The concert is designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults.
This presentation is based on the opera by nineteenth century composer Engelbert Humperdinck. The libretto for the opera was written by his sister based on the fairy tale of the same name by the brothers Grimm. She convinced her brother to create music from songs she had written for her children. Eventually, the songs and additional music were turned into a full-length opera.
Coro Ragazzi will perform a condensed version of the opera, in English, adapted and arranged by chorus director John Yankee. Mr. Yankee has carved a 25-minute work from a two-hour opera which retains the essence of this beloved story and the charming folk-music quality of the score.
Vera Shipunova, a member of the chorus from East Falmouth who sings the part of the Mother, believes “the audience will find the piece interesting because people know the tale but children will be interpreting it in their own way, from their own perspective.” The chorus will be accompanied by a small chamber ensemble including Stephanie Weaver, piano, Mary Sholkovitz, flute, and Vi Taylor, cello.
Coro Ragazzi Children's Chorus was founded in January 2010 for a Falmouth Chorale performance of Carmina Burana. Led by John Yankee, the auditioned chorus focuses on developing proper vocal technique, while building musical literacy. Its mission is to provide motivated 10 to 14 year old students an opportunity to come together, learn, be challenged, get special training, and become part of a unique and truly remarkable musical group.
“It’s very, very fun,” said Samuel Perry, a member of the chorus from Monument Beach. He added that he also values the opportunity “to learn to use my voice to create a better sound.”
Tickets are available at the door, in advance at Eight Cousins in Falmouth, and online. The price of tickets is $12 for adults and $5 for students 18-years and younger.
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Thank you to the cast and crew of Noye's Fludde
Photo Credit: Dorene Sykes Photography
October 23, 2011
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Falmouth Chorale Celebrates Community, Commitment, Voyage, and Redemption—and the Sea
By MARILYN J. ROWLAND [Falmouth Enterprise]
October 26, 2011
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"In a glorious celebration of community, the Falmouth Chorale, directed by John Yankee, presented “The Coming of the Flood” this past weekend....The 73-member chorale has wonderful expressive sound, and Mr. Yankee brings out every aspect of its musicality, giving each work a distinct flavor."
Click here to read the rest of the article.
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Magical musical tales flood Falmouth auditorium
By Susan Blood
CONTRIBUTING WRITER [Cape Cod Times]
October 24, 2011
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"When was the last time a local performance really moved you? Or surprised you?...Artistic director John Yankee put together a program of lush music that took the audience on its own mesmerizing journey....this program in Falmouth fed my soul."
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Flash Mob of America the Beautiful at the Friends of the FPL Book Fair
July 3, 2011
The Falmouth Chorale led a flash mob at the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library Book Fair. Click here to read the Falmouth Enterprise review of this event. Click here to listen to 99.9 FM WQRC's interview about the event. And check out videos below.
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Beethoven Ninth Resonates Joy
May 13, 2011
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"The chorus was awe-inspiring, strong, and confident in the fast passages, and impassioned in the slower, dramatic sections." -Mariyn Rowland, Falmouth Enterprise
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Frederick Johnson Scholarship winner announced
May 7, 2011
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| Jay Souweine received the $1,000 Frederick Johnson Scholarship award at the Chorale's "Songs My Mother Taught Me" concert. Mr. Souweine will be attending the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth this Fall to pursue a music education degree. More information about the Chorale's scholarship program can be found here. |
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Falmouth Chorale receives a grant from the AFCC for its 2nd Open Community Sing
April 30, 2011
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| The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presented a grant to the Falmouth Chorale for its August 30, 211 Open Community Sing. Infomation about the AFCC can be found here and infomation about the Open Community Sing can be found here. |
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