Rest in Peace

By Kristina Powers, 15 May 2011

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Reviewed at Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove on 1 May 2011

Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K626

Beethoven, Fantasia in C minor for piano, chorus, and orchestra "Choral Fantasy", Op.80

Convery, As rivers seek the sea

Downers Grove Choral Society

Robert Holst, Director

Martha Guth, Soprano

Marc Stingley, Tenor

Jeffrey Panko, Piano

Hear, O Israel!

Kristina Powers, 7th November

Since the summer of 2009, I have had the privilege to study voice under Dr. Robert Holst, assistant professor of music at Lewis University. Dr. Holst is also director of the Downers Grove Choral Society, a highly-regarded community chorus in my area.

*****

Hear, O Israel!

Kristina Powers, 7th November

*****

Eine Nacht in Venedig: A fine start for the Leeds Lieder Festival

Richard Wilcocks, 11th October

It was hard to choose from the fascinating menu for The Composer’s Echo (the title for this Leeds Lieder Festival), which is described as “a feast of song from the great Western European tradition which fuses poetry and music” by the festival’s director, Jane Anthony.

****1

Energetic Currentzis and Utopia at the Elbphilharmonie

Mengguang Huang, 12th May

From Berg’s crystalline intimacy to Dionysian Mahler, Teodor Currentzis and Utopia defy orchestral tradition with standing musicians, spatial acoustics and an emotional intensity that breathes new life into the concert life.

****1

Petr Popelka delivers a thrilling opening for Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 12th May

With Petr Popelka on the podium, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra brings a native feel and colorful exuberance to a cultural icon.

****1

Korngold and Mahler from Ray Chen, Vasily Petrenko and the RPO

Roy Westbrook, 12th May

Few violin concertos soar from the first bar as Erich Korngold’s does, especially as in Ray Chen's high-wire account at the Royal Albert Hall.

****1

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Kristina Powers

Kristina is a Liberal Arts major at Lewis University in Illinois and an experienced musician with a passion for historically informed performance practice. A violinist since the age of six, she plays several instruments, sings soprano, is continuing her musical education and performs at local venues.