Annual Tribute Concert to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Announced

MILWAUKEE - Jan. 14, 2014 - PRLog -- Bel Canto Chorus, Holy Redeemer Choir, and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra are pleased to announce The Dream Lives On: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 19 at 4:00 pm at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ.

"This third annual tribute concert to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at once celebrates the man and his achievements while providing an artistic forum for building understanding and connection between Milwaukee's diverse communities," said Richard Hynson, Music Director of both Bel Canto Chorus and the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra. "By commemorating this great man we acknowledge a history that is still painful while embracing his ideals for peaceful reconciliation, not only here in America but throughout the world."

Musical performances by Bel Canto Chorus, Holy Redeemer Choir, and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra include; Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony No. 110-a, Holland's "Lord Make Me an Instrument," and "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson.

The program will also feature historic words from Dr. King's "Letters From a Birmingham Jail," Robert Kennedy's "Speech Announcing King's Assassination," and Dr. King's "I  Still Have a Dream" speech.

This is a free concert open to the public, no tickets are needed.

The 2013 - 2014 Bel Canto Chorus concert season is presented in part with support from the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF); the Bradley Foundation; the Herzfeld Foundation; CAMPAC, the Milwaukee County Arts Board; and the Wisconsin Arts Board.

LISTING INFORMATION

The Dream Lives On: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bel Canto Chorus, Holy Redeemer Choir, and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ
3500 West Mother Daniels Way (35th & Hampton), Milwaukee, WI 53209

About Bel Canto Chorus
Founded in 1931, Bel Canto Chorus enriches the lives of its audiences and members through the presentation of fine choral music. The group has been led for more than 25 years by Richard Hynson, considered one of the nation's finest choral and orchestral conductors (American Prize Winner 2012). Bel Canto Chorus ranks in the top ten percent of choral organizations in the country in terms of budget, longevity, and repertoire. Educational outreach includes Bel Canto Senior Singers and Bel Canto Boy Choirs. Characterized by a heartfelt belief in the value of Bel Canto Chorus, and supported by its 100 devoted singers, audiences, talented artistic and administrative staff, and dedicated board members, the group's passion for sharing the thrill of live choral music has remained steadfast throughout its long, proud history. More information at http://belcanto.org.

About The Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra (MCO)
The only professional chamber orchestra in the greater Milwaukee area, the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra has been performing the highest quality chamber music for more than 30 years. Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra provides a unique experience for audience members as well as important performance opportunities to professional musicians in the area. For more information, visit http://www.MilwaukeeChamberOrchestra.org.

About Holy Redeemer Church in Christ
Bishop Sedgwick Daniels is the regional spiritual leader of more than 105 churches of the Institutional Church of God in Christ in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. He founded the Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ in 1986 and has since overseen its growth into a religious, educational, and social service complex in the heart of Milwaukee. For more information visit http://www.hrcogic.org.

Contact information/interviews
For additional information, photos, or interview requests, call (414) 481-8801.