Jubilate Chorale of Brockton Features Students from Rose Conservatory in Its May 5 Concert
Summary
Students from Rose Conservatory will perform Song of the Fortune Tellers from Verdis La Traviata and Evening Prayer from Humperdincks Hansel and Gretel. Operatic selections being performed by the Jubilate Chorale are Les Toreadors from Bizets Carmen, Anvil Chorus from Verdis Il Trovatore, Coro De Schiavi from Verdis Nabucco and Nessun Dorma from Puccinis Turandot, the best-known tenor aria in all opera, featuring Fausto Miro.Rose Conservatory, founded by Gregory Fernandes, is dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children in Brockton by creating a nurturing environment that offers exceptional arts education and performance opportunities. Accompaniment includes Boston Public Quartet, founded by Betsy Hinkle, trumpets, and James Hay, principal pianist for Jubilate Chorale. Thus, the piece gained the name by which it is better known as Lord Nelson Mass.Murray Kidd, conductor and artistic director of Jubilate Chorale says, "Im thrilled and excited to bring our audience a unique experience blending beautiful sacred mass and operatic favorites." He holds a masters degree from New England Conservatory and while there his mentors included Daniel Pinkham, Craig Smith, Martin Isepp, Nico Castel, and Terry Decima.