The West Jersey Chamber Music Society, under the direction of Joel Krott, finishes its 2021–22 season with two beloved choral masterpieces: “Requiems – Fauré and Rutter” on Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. The in person and live-streamed concert features the singers of the West Jersey Chamber Chorale and West Jersey Chamber Orchestra as well as First Presbyterian Church Adult Choir performing Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and John Rutter’s setting of the same mass, in celebration of the life of C. Harry Knowles ~ 1928-2020.
There is no cost to attend, and no free-will offering will be taken. The event is fully underwritten by those who loved Harry. The live video broadcast will be available at concert time at www.fpcmoorestown.org/live-stream. .
WJCMS is committed to finding inventive ways to bring music to residents near and far. The free livestream, from the organization’s home base at First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown, allows for expanded community access to the concert.
This free program will be broadcast online.
Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Free concerts happen because of our audiences! Your support through donations makes it possible for others in the community to access high-quality music and helps us to meet our financial goals at year-end. Please make a contribution as you are able.
West Jersey Chamber Chorale and Orchestra
The talented singers and instrumentalists of the West Jersey Chamber Chorale are working professionals associated with some of the region’s most accomplished ensembles including the Academy of Vocal Arts, The Crossing, Westminster Choir College, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and the Opera Orchestra.
First Presbyterian Church Choir
The Adult Choir of First Presbyterian Church, Moorestown is well known for, over decades, presenting high quality performances of many of major sacred choral works.
The West Jersey Chamber Music Society
We are a professional choir and orchestra committed to producing chamber music concerts of the highest quality that are easily accessible to residents and visitors to Southern New Jersey. WJCMS seeks to enhance the quality of life for music lovers, those new to music, and children in the community through the uplifting and inspiring power of music.
Requiem – John Rutter
Requiem aeternam
Out of the Deep
Pie Jesu, Grace Rykaczewski, Soprano
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
The Lord is my Shepherd
Lux aeterna, Grace Rykaczewski, Soprano
Requiem – Gabriel Faure Op. 48
Introit et Kyrie
Offertoire, Les Anders, Bass
Sanctus
Pie Jesu, Janet Wilkie, Soprano, Michael Martin, Director
Agnus Dei
Libera me, Frank Mitchell, Bass
In paradisum
This concert is generously sponsored by the loving friends of C. Harry Knowles.
WJCMS is grateful to Cigna for its support.
Funding is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts through a grant to the Burlington County Board of Commissioners.
