St. Lawrence Choir to present psalms in music

Three concerts March 20th, 21st and 28th

Montreal, March 6, 2010 - St. Lawrence Choir, under the direction of its artistic director, Michael Zaugg, will present Psalmi, a concert of a cappella music. There will be two performances in Montreal: Saturday, March 20th, at ˆâglise de l’ÄôImmaculˆ©e Conception, 4201 Papineau Ave., and Sunday, March 21st, at Notre-Dame-de-Grˆ¢ce Church, 5333 Notre-Dame-de-Grˆ¢ce Ave. Both begin at 7:00 p.m.; then a third performance in Hudson at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28th, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 413 Main Road.

Featuring texts from the Book of Psalms, the programme spans 400 years of musical history, and presents emotions ranging from despair to hope. The concert is built around a set of three psalms by Mendelssohn, and also includes work by Monteverdi, Rachmaninoff, Gjeilo, Kreek, Poulenc and Bach.

Tickets purchased in advance are $20.00 (adult), $15.00 (senior), and $10.00 (student). To obtain these, go to www.slchoir.qc.ca or contact (514) 483-6922. If bought at the door, tickets are $25.00 (adult), $20.00 (senior), and $10.00 (student).

For further information visit www.slchoir.qc.ca or call (514) 483-6922.