Calm Reflections Photography shares beautiful photographs that can be placed on mugs, mouse pads, canvas, puzzles, T-shirts, coasters and prints. Joanna Macaulay makes souvenirs of St. Mary’s County for tourists and local residents. Information about St. Mary’s County attractions, travel, events and photography can be found at her site. She now does pet photography as well.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

The River Concert on July 11th was a Great Night for Song

Highlights of last Friday’s concert, conducted by Larry Vote, included music from Puccini’ s “Madama Butterfly”, Verdi’s “La Traviata” and the Bridal Chorus from “Lohengrin” by Wagner.  The “Bridal Chorus” often thought of as “Here Comes the Bride”, was sung in German.  I kind of knew it had origins other than that well known piece used as the processional for weddings, but many of us haven’t heard it with the words.  Interesting.  The concert was held on the green at St. Mary’s College of Maryland at 7:00pm as usual and included popular Arias, choruses and overtures from operas.  Larry described the evening as a box of chocolates with a variety of flavors.

Guest star Danielle Talamantes had a spectacular soprano voice, with wonderful voice control, power and lots of expression.  She was dressed in an eye catching full length purple gown which added color to the “Italian patriotic” tent spotlights of green, yellow, and red.  The Chesapeake Orchestra and the River Concert Series Chorus shared the stage throughout the concert. All of the participants took turns as the predominant musical focus.  I thought the chorus sounded wonderful even though they only had 3 practices!  (I would have loved to join them if I hadn’t been the photographer)

Here are a few photos…