Dufay and Friends -- Music from the Renaissance and Beyond
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Collectio Musicorum is a participant in an upcoming exciting concert -- Dufay and Friends - Music from the Renaissance and Beyond. It is a concert in memory of Dr. Ronald Cross, former professor of music at Wagner College and founder of that school's Collegium Musicum. It will feature the musicians of Collectio Musicorum performing music by Dufay and Binchois. Then, the chamber singers of Wagner College, under the direction of Dr. Roger Wesby, will sing a variety of pieces from all time periods. After this, these groups will be joined by friends and alumni of Dr. Cross in a variety of pieces from the Renaissance. It will conclude with some works by Josquin -- Dr. Cross' favorite composer.
The concert takes place at Eltingville Lutheran Church on Staten Island. It is located at 300 Genesee Avenue, within walking distance of the Eltingville train station. The concert is free and starts at 7 PM. For further information, or to participate, call 917 796 6112.