Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 8PM
This fiery performance tells the story of the famous prophet in the Bible, Elijah. Through the style of an oratorio, the story is told much like an opera through orchestra, chorus and soloists - all representing the characters in the drama. Intense dramatic scenes such as the "contest of the gods" and Elijah being taken into heaven on a chariot of fire are vividly conveyed through music. With the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and sung in English, this choral experience ends with a message of hope for all people in our time.

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Because of many community requests, Handel's Messiah will return this season. Messiah is huge in scale and eloquence. Handel wrote it in only 24 days and worked as if under a spell, not leaving his house and rarely eating, drinking or sleeping. As he wrote the final monumental Amen, he confided later to a friend, "I think God has visited me!" Certainly Messiah has been loved all over the world. Many feel that every single person should hear a performance of this great work during their lifetime because of its profound impact. Performed with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, a Holiday Reception for all patrons will follow the concert in the Civic Center Lobby.

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March 26 & 27, 2011 at 8PM & 2PM
collaboration concert in partnership with the OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET
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Featuring original choreography by Robert Mills, Artistic Director of the Oklahoma City Ballet, and conducted by Dr. Randi Von Ellefson, Artistic Director of Canterbury, these collaborative performances featured on the Oklahoma City Ballet Season will be a new experience of one of the most moving musical works of all time. Composed during the last year of the composer's life, this was Mozart's final composition and is one of his most popular and respected works, although left unfinished at his death and completed by his students. Mozart became extremely ill while attempting to finish it and shared with his wife that he felt he was writing this piece for his own funeral. Made famous by its prominence at the conclusion of the popular movie "Amadeus", its music has become easily recognized.

(Mozart's Requiem is not included in a Canterbury Choral Society Season Ticket)

Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8PM
Featuring choral music by British and American composers performed a cappella as well as with organ and percussion, this concert focuses on the "greatness" of a 150-voice choral sound and featured guest artist, organist Dr. Timothy Olsen. Full of choral "greats," this concert will also include the Southwest premiere of "Mass for a New Millennium" (2002) by American composer Richard Nance. You won't want to leave your seat for this exciting transatlantic journey!