Portrait of Mendelssohn by the English miniaturist James Warren Childe (1778-1862), 1839

After Bach

Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
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Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
500 Texas Ave.
Houston, Texas 77002

Da Camera of Houston and the Houston Chamber Choir collaborate once again, this time to trace the influences of J. S. Bach into the 19th century. Franz Liszt’s “Via Crucis,” a late work scored for two pianos and chorus, will be featured along with a cappella settings by Felix Mendelssohn commemorating the 200th anniversary of his birth.

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Liszt’s “Via Crucis” is not done all that often, but I can tell you that it’s very, very cool.  The Mendelssohn will be an exciting contrast and complement to the Liszt and will be a lovely way to spend a Saturday evening.