October 2009 concert poster

The California Redwood Chorale sang a varied program of music by American and Hungarian composers. A lovely set of songs by American composer, Ned Rorem were performed by soloist Bonnie Brooks and then by the Chorale. Paul Murray chose to sing two Stephen Foster songs. The largest work of the concert was Zoltan Kodaly’s “Missa Brevis” written in 1944 during the bombing of Budapest. Kodaly’s emotions come through the music in soaring, heart-breakingly beautiful melodies. The singers were accompanied by David Parons on the organ. (Read a review of this concert on this website.)

Hungarian newspaper photo-2007

News photo of the CRC in concert Hungary, June 2007.

CRC sings “Sure On This Shining Night” in concert-YouTube

California Redwood Chorale on YouTube

Home From Hungary concert in Oct. 2007 at the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa, California.

Daniel Canosa – conducting

conducting

Joyful, Joyful MP3

Joyful, Joyful MP3

Here is the MP3 version for anyone who doesn’t have iTunes.

Joyful, Joyful – featuring Bonnie Brooks

Joyful, Joyful

Audio of the Chorale at Home From Hungary concert

Hear a live performance of the California Redwood Chorale singing at the Home From Hungary concert in Santa Rosa, California.

Click on “Sure On this Shining Night” or “Joyful, Joyful”. There are two types of audio files for easy access.

Sure On This Shining Night – double click to hear

Sure On This Shining Night

Daniel Canosa – biography

Daniel Canosa – biography

Daniel Canosa – conductor