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In April Robert DeCormier stepped down as founding director of Counterpoint, Vermont's professional vocal ensemble. For his final concert with them, he chose a program of his own arrangements and compositions from across his long and distinguished career. VPR Classical Presents the Counterpoint Legacy Concert, recorded at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Burlington.
Instrumentalists: Karen Kevra, flute; Katie Oprea, oboe; Layton Davis, clarinet; Rebecca Eldredge, bassoon; Cynthia Huard, piano; John Muratore, guitar; Don Baldini, double bass; Tom Toner, percussion.
Special guest: Eric Weissberg, banjo.
Playlist
8:02pm
Sing everyone, Sing Me
| Composer | Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| Soloists | Marybeth McCaffrey, soprano |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
8:05pm
Four American Folk Songs: Sweet Betsy from Pike; If I Had a Ribbon Bow; Wayfaring Stranger; The Ox Driver's Song
| Arranger | arr. Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| Soloists | Mary Bonhag, soprano ; Piero Bonamico, tenor |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
8:15pm
Three Songs of War: All the Pogroms, All the Wars; Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier; Room for a Soldier
| Composer | Robert DeCormier (1 & 3) |
|---|---|
| Arranger | arr. Robert DeCormier (2) |
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| Soloists | Claire Hungerford, soprano ; Mary Bonhag, soprano ; Roger Grow, tenor |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
8:25pm
Legacy
| Composer | Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| Soloists | Eric K. Brooks, bass |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
8:50pm
Everything is Music
| Composer | Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
8:55pm
Who Killed Cock Robin?
| Arranger | arr. Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
9:05pm
Two American Folk Songs: Frankie and Johnny; Wailie, Wailie
| Arranger | arr. Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| Soloists | Roger Grow, tenor |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
9:15pm
Four Sonnets to Orpheus
| Composer | Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
9:25pm
A Duel: Banjo and Counterpoint; Dance Gal, Gimme the Banjo; Raise a Ruckus
| Arranger | arr. Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| Soloists | Eric Weissberg, banjo ; Eric K. Brooks, bass |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |
9:35pm
Oh, Freedom
| Arranger | arr. Robert DeCormier |
|---|---|
| Ensemble | Counterpoint |
| Conductor | Robert DeCormier |
| CD/Album | Counterpoint: The Legacy Concert |
| Record co./Cat # | VPR Classical Presents |