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In the Light Concert Series: Vocalis – 10/20/2013

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The Vocalis Chamber Choir will be performing at Corpus Christi Church as part of the In the Light Concert Series on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at 4:00pm.

Founded in September of 2002, Vocalis is a select ensemble of dedicated professionals based in Western New York committed to performing great a cappella music of all eras and to cultivating an awareness of the art of choral singing. The choir will be presenting Melodic Invention at Corpus Christi Church.  From chant and classical, through folksong, jazz and pop, Vocalis presents some of the world’s greatest melodies.  Experience extraordinary tunes from throughout history with the music of Mozart, Rachmaninov, Rodgers, Barber, and Bernstein, as well as folksongs of America and Ireland.

Tickets for the concert are $15.00, $10.00 for students with I.D. and free to children twelve and under.

Corpus Christi Church is located at 199 Clark St. in Buffalo, New York one block east of the Broadway Market in the heart of East Buffalo’s Historic Polonia.  Founded in 1898, the church is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.  For a schedule of services and other upcoming parish events, visit CorpusChristiBuffalo.org.

Video: Chwalcie łąki – In the Light Concert Series Kickoff – Corpus Christi Church

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Corpus Christi Church is a spectacular venue for music.  Yesterday was the ‘In the Light’ concert series kickoff at the church.  The concert featured various Polish hymns translated in English and read by Rev. Paul Bossi  while organist István Hernek played.

The next concert in the series is on October 20 at 4pm featuring Vocalis.

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In the Light Concert Series Begins on Sun. September 22nd at Corpus Christi

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Corpus Christi Church will host a concert series called In the Light beginning in September 2013 and running through the spring of 2014.  The series, developed by Director of Music István Hernek, will showcase the historic church’s artistic beauty and its dynamic environment for organ, woodwinds & voice.

Rev. Mariusz Dymek, pastor of the church, chose a quote by Martin Luther in describing the concert series: “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”

Rev. Dymek added, “There are places in which our hearts are filled with joy and where people forget about their daily struggles. One of those places is Corpus Christi Church. Here everything is created to raise the soul to God, to make a difference in life. Our church is a great place for beautiful art, beautiful music and people.”

The series starts on September 22, 2013 at 1:00pm with a piano and organ recital by István Hernek featuring traditional Polish hymns as well as his own compositions. English translations of the Polish hymns will be available during the recital.

Other concerts part of the In the Light series are:

October 20, 4:00pm – Vocalis

November 17, 5:00pm – Canisius College Chorale

December 15, 2:00pm – Corpus Christi Church Christmas Concert

January 5, 2014 – Tenth Anniversary of Pauline Order at Corpus Christi featuring flutist Emma Resmini

February 9 – The Kindred Concert

István Hernek is a virtuoso pianist, organist, composer, educator, multi-instrumentalist, and has been the Director of Music at Corpus Christi since 2012.   More about Mr. Hernek can be found at his website, IstvanHernek.com.

Corpus Christi Church is located at 199 Clark St. in Buffalo, one block east of the Broadway Market in the heart of East Buffalo’s Historic Polonia.  Founded in 1898, the church is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.  For a schedule of services and upcoming parish events, visit CorpusChristiBuffalo.org