Now available: Patricia Long’s Falling Up in Three Parts: Poems, Stories, and Pieces of Work.
New Austin choral group Vocali will present an evening of works by Patricia Long under the baton of Dr. Barry Scott Williamson. Mark your calendar for the world premiere of her three recently completed major works, Symphony No. 1 in D Major; Suite for Piano, Orchestra, and Special Percussion; and Mass in E-Flat “Millennium.” Dr. Williamson will conduct this highly anticipated June 19, 2010 premiere (8 p.m.) that features orchestra, pianist Brett Bachus, the Vocali chorus, the Bethany UMC Chancel Choir, and vocal soloists at Hope Presbyterian Church, Austin. Ms. Long’s association with Maestro Williamson goes back several years to his tenure as founding Artistic Director of the Texas Choral Consort, when he led TCC in performances of several of her smaller choral works both in Austin and overseas.
In addition to Symphony No. 1, the Millennium Mass (1998) will receive its first complete performance, with more orchestration and a new Part II added to the Credo in late 2000. Rounding out the program will be the Suite for Piano, Orchestra and Special Percussion (2006), a highly original five-movement work dedicated to the composer’s son, United States Navy pilot Austin M. Long IV, using strings, winds, brass, piano, a plethora of percussion instruments, and electric guitar.
You’re invited! • Flyer • Press Release
To participate or for more information, please visit Vocali online.
Purchase a CD of Mass in E-flat “Millennium” online: Amazon.com and CDBaby.com.