From the Newtown Bee

...As Sunday drew to a close, the Newtown Choral Society, under the direction of John Mucci, presented a winter concert at The Meeting House of celebration songs from around the world. A collection of songs from England, France, Italy, Africa, Denmark, and the United States, including works by two members of the Connecticut Composers, Inc, Allen Brings and Margaret Collins Stoop, were brought to life.

Featured soloists were Laura Paik, Deborra Zukowski, Denise Kaiser, and John Sullivan, as well as Chuck Magoulas on drums. Pianist Anna DeMasi and Katherine Isles on flute accompanied the choral group.

Following a brief intermission, the holiday crowd was treated to the challenging cantata Der Stern von Bethlehem by Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, written in 1890. Choral Society member Peter Andrew and soprano Elizabeth Norton were featured soloists.

Hear:

I Wonder as I Wander, traditional, featuring tenor John Sullivan

Twelfth Night, by Samuel Barber

Lead Me To The Sight of Him, by Allen Brings (world premiere)