T&C: A Night of Classical Music at the Church of St. Monica

lassical Music aficionados, a treat is in store for you. An evening of music to awaken your senses, delight your hearts and feed your souls. A Night of Classical Music at The Church of St. Monica’s is in the offing.

The Church of St. Monica’s on Providenciales will play host to this glorious event, whereby its parishioners’ and guests alike will enjoy the melodious voice of opera singer Jiljane Brace and Organist Professor Samuel Springer.

For this eagerly anticipated recital, Jiljane will perform selections from Schubert including An Die Musik, Auf dem Wasser zu Singen and Du bist die Ruh. For his part, Professor Springer will play selections by Bach, Ives, and Gershwin among others for Turks and Caicos audiences.

The Church of St. Monica is truly excited to have Jiljane Brace and Samuel Springer perform at this recital, which is part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations. In an age where dance hall, reggae and pop acts dominate with sell-out concerts and devoted fan bases, through this recital - these accomplished classical performers will give the Turks and Caicos a taste of what is enjoyed on a nightly basis in New York, London and Paris.

A Night of Classical Music will take place on Monday, April 28th 2014 at the Church of St. Monica’s, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served at a reception on the patio at 7:00pm, with the recital commencing promptly at 7:30pm. Preferred seating $50.00 {limited} and general seating is $25.00. The recital is sure to be a wonderful experience to be had by all in attendance.

For more information and tickets please contact Fr Bernard Been, Rector on 231-4137.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

Jiljane Brace trained as a classical singer in London. Before this she toured many countries with her University as a soloist and leader.

Bringing up her family took priority for some years so she has sung purely at friend’s weddings and small concerts for enjoyment. She has always loved singing. Her first solo was when she was 5 years old!

Recently Jiljane, who attends St. Monica's Church, teamed up with Andrea Stringos in Providenciales to "make music together". Andrea trained as a classical pianist in Miami and is enjoying accompanying Jiljane in a wide variety of songs, liede and arias.

Dr Samuel Springer, DMA - an active recitalist, accompanist and church musician. As a performer, Samuel has played concerts in England, the U.S. and the Caribbean. He has performing large-scale choral accompaniments in works such as the Duruflé Requiem and Vierne’s Messe Solennelle with many choirs and choral groups. Samuel was been a clinician at American Guild of Organists workshops. He has also written articles for journals such as Choir and Organ.

Dr. Samuel Springer who is the Director of Music at Concord-St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Bethesda, Maryland; is also on the faculties of Music at the Morgan State University and the Peabody Preparatory where he teaches organ, piano and graduate music classes. What is more, he has also served as music director for the Morgan State University Opera Workshop and accompanist for the Morgan State Choir.

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