6/23/2008

Cal State Long Beach Chamber Singers performed twice in Rome - "Siete Bravissimi"

The CSUSB Chamber Singers left Rome with memories of two performances in one day. First, they were the featured guest choir for High Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and then presented their second formal concert at the Chiesa di Sant'Alessio on the Aventine Hill. The singers performed to very appreciative audiences and received lots of applause. "Siete bravissimi", "Molto bravo", "Bellissimi voci", were just a few of the very positive comments CSUSB got.

The ensemble under the direction of Dr. Andrew Crane arrived in Rome on June 22 after spending a couple of days in Tuscany, the first stop of their 2008 Performance Tour to Italy. Next and final destination is the magnificent Amalfi Coast where the choir will be presenting first a joined concert and then Carmina Burana together with the CSULB Chamber Choir and the Caroline International Chorale as part of the 2008 Incantato Festival.