Cecelia Chaisson, our world class Soprano, performs close to home, tomorrow
Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 PM at St. Francis De Sales, in the main church 4615 Springfield Ave / 19143 The performance of "Art" songs and Arias will last approximately one hour. It will feature some of the songs on her new CD, "MOSAICS in MUSIC". Cecelia will be accompanied by Pianist, Joseph Krupa. After signing, 'Diva' will sign copies of her CD. Tickets for the concert are $25.00 ($15.00 for Seniors and Students). They are available at the rectory, at the church, after Mass on Sunday (about Noon), and at the door. CDs will be available for $15.00 each. We know Cecelia sings magnificently. Her extraordinary voice has been highly praised by critics. She has won many awards, including winner in the Luciano Pavarotti Voice Competition and the Baltimore Opera International Voice Competition. She donates her voice for fundraising concerts and in Mass celebrations. There are many on the list who journey to Christmas Eve concerts, to hear her. This concert offers a bolder range of her dramatic coloratura soprano talent. Cecelia has selected songs in FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN and even ENGLISH. Classicists will appreciate her Mozart Aria and I'll embrace the "Whole World" when she performs the Spiritual arrangement by Bonds. You might consider this an early "Mother's day gift" and / or a great opportunity to experience the one of the excellent artists that buttresses our neighborhood's cultural and social image. Profits from the concert will help restore the SFDS organ. Abbraccio Restaurant, located at 47th Street and Warrington Avenue, just one block from the church, is planning a special preconcert, three-course Italian dinner. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Organ Restoration Society. You may call for information 215-pasta 47.