The French Connection
Sunday, November 20, 2022 | 3:00 pm
Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Originally slated for April 2020, the SLO Master Chorale was thrilled to finally present “The French Connection” on November 20, 2022, featuring more than 100 voices accompanied by a full symphony orchestra performing the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré and the Gloria by Francis Poulenc. In addition, Fauré’s well-known Pavane separated the two larger works. Guest soloists were Amy Goymerac, soprano, and Ben Kazez, baritone.
Featured Artists
Amy Goymerac
Soprano
Ben Kazez
Baritone
Beyond the Notes
The SLO Master Chorale hosted two educational presentations given by Dr. Carl B. Schmidt, Professor Emeritus of Music History and Culture at Maryland’s Towson University, as part of the “Beyond the Notes” series to enlighten the community about the significance of each masterwork and the lives and times of the composers.
Beyond the Notes is sponsored by Libbie Agran and the Shanbrom Family Foundation.
Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm
“La Belle Époque: The Arts in Paris During Fauré’s Lifetime” will enlighten attendees about life, people, and the arts in Paris at the turn of the 20th century.
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo
Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 1:15 pm
“Poulenc and Paris: An Embarrassment of Artistic Riches” will discuss the life, times, and friends of Francis Poulenc.
Location: Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo