Festival Chorale
ABOUT FESTIVAL CHORALE OREGON
Bringing Choral Masterworks to the Mid-Valley since 1979
Festival Chorale Oregon is a chorus of professional and amateur singers presenting a wide variety of classical and popular music. Festival Chorale Oregon is honored to have been performing under the direction of our founding director, Dr. Solveig Holmquist, for over 35 seasons. Formed in 1979 with eight members in Stayton, the Chorale has grown to an ensemble of 100 singers from the Mid-Willamette Valley.
The founding purpose of the Chorale is to explore worthy choral literature, understand music history and promote proper choral singing technique for greater enjoyment of choral music for singers and listeners in our community.
Administered by a 13-member Board of Directors from within its membership, FCO singers purchase their own music and pay regular dues, thus freeing ticket revenues, along with grants and patron contributions, to be used to fund the instrumental accompaniment foundational to the group’s repertoire.
Membership in Festival Chorale Oregon is open to all good singers with previous singing experience. No auditions are required. Learn more about learn about joining the chorale.
CONCERTS & EVENTS
J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio
Sunday, November 24, 2019
4:00 pm at Elsinore Theatre, Salem
Listening to Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” is a holiday experience like no other. Festival Chorale Oregon will perform the first four parts of Bach’s choral masterpiece, in English. The story begins with the birth of Jesus (for Christmas Day). The second and third parts feature the shepherds (for December 26 and 27). And the fourth part describes the naming of Jesus (for New Year’s Day).
Founding artistic director Solveig Holmquist conducts the 100-voice choir and symphonic orchestra with soloists Nicole Lewey, soprano; Olga Valdes, alto; Les Green, tenor; and Brett Peldyak, baritone.
TICKETS available soon
SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 15, 2019
4:00 pm at Elsinore Theatre, Salem
12th Annual Holiday Celebration with the Festival Carolers
Enjoy traditional carols performed by the Festival Carolers, a select ensemble dressed in Victorian costume. Raise your holiday spirit with an audience sing-along and a special opportunity for children to gather on stage for the telling of a classic holiday story. Gather before the festivities for photos with Saint Nicholas, and receive a small holiday treat bag after the program. We hope you join us for this beloved family tradition.
Tickets only $10 - children 12 and under, Free.
TICKETS available soon
Schubert Mass No. 6 in E-Flat major
Sunday, April 19, 2020
4:00 pm at Elsinore Theatre, Salem
Scholar Brian Newbould has called Franz Schubert’s Mass No. 6 “the triumph and swansong of [Schubert’s] career.” Written late in Schubert’s short life, the work was not performed until after his death at age 31.
Festival Chorale Oregon will perform this “concert mass,” which was never intended to be used in a church setting. The work uses seemingly limitless melodic and harmonic invention as if Schubert intended to put his own tortuous thoughts into the score. It embodies pure emotion captured in music and is a glorious tribute to his genius.
Founding artistic director Solveig Holmquist conducts the 100-voice choir and symphonic orchestra with guest soloists.
CONTACT US
Salem, OR 97309
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Message Line: 503-580-5578
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