Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/21/2023
4:00 pm
Location
Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts
Categories
On Friday, May 19th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 21st at 4 p.m. the Chorale will present selections from West Side Story, Les Misérables, and The Sound of Music at the Larsen Center, 588 Franklin Street in Astoria. Tickets are $17 (children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult) and are available now by clicking here or by calling (503)338-9132.
This North Coast Chorale concert features Phyllis Taylor on the cello, and a variety of Chorale soloists, along with the Modern Dance and Musical Theatre/Children Chorus from the Astoria Conservatory. It has always been the Chorale’s goal to incorporate local arts into performances, and this sort of collaboration will be seen in future performances.
NCC Director Dr. Vincent Jones-Centeno sees the concert “Beauty Out of Chaos,” as an illustration of how, since time began, humankind has been plagued with social injustice. The music of Bernstein & Sondheim (West Side Story), Rogers & Hammerstein II (Sound of Music) and Schonberg, Boubil, Natil & Kretzner (Les Misérables) identify with the struggle and co-existence of social classes, nationalities, and cultural and religious beliefs. These pieces exemplify the beauty, strength, and determination of humankind to move beyond injustice to hope and harmony. The Chorale anticipates an inspiring production for all who attend.
As a member of the Partners for the PAC, North Coast Chorale supports the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performance of Arts.
The Chorale receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission.
Tickets – $17