CCM Presents Regional Premiere of Carol Barnett's 'The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass' May 16

The

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)

presents bluegrass quintet

Monroe Crossing

alongside the

CCM Chorale

to perform the regional premiere of

Carol Barnett's The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass

. Guest conductor

Dale Warland

takes the podium for this event, which takes place Wednesday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in CCM's Corbett Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.

According to visiting composer Barnett,

The World Beloved

melds "the solemnity of the classical choir-based mass with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass." The piece received its world premiere in January 2007 to critical acclaim; said the

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

, "The contrasts between the sophisticated classical choral sound and the jubilant bluegrass harmonies were effectively used to make the text come alive."

Special guest artists Monroe Crossing, named in honor of "the Father of Bluegrass" Bill Monroe, are the Midwest's premier bluegrass and gospel quintet. The group is known for an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals, and their live performances incorporate an engaging, single-microphone style reminiscent of old-time radio shows. The quintet is the only bluegrass band ever nominated as "Artist of the Year" (2004) by the Minnesota Music Academy.

Also featured on the program is Frank Martin's moving choral work, Mass, performed by the CCM Chamber Choir under the baton of faculty conductor Earl Rivers.
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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
EVENT DETAILS

CCM CHAMBER CHOIR AND CHORALE
Earl Rivers and Dale Warland, conductors
Carol Barnett, visiting composer
Featuring Monroe Crossing, bluegrass quintet, guest artists

Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 16; 8 p.m.

Program:
Carol Barnett: The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
Frank Martin: Mass

Sponsored by CCM's Tangeman Sacred Music Center

Location:
Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Admission:
FREE

Additional Information:
513-556-4183 or www.ccm.uc.edu