Douglas Clark, tenor, is the featured soloist with the Monmouth Civic Chorus in LisztFest, celebrating the life and music of the Romantic genius Franz Liszt. A resident of Tinton Falls, Clark has been a Chorus member and soloist since 1987, and is also a member and soloist with the New Jersey Chamber Singers.
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The Monmouth Civic Chorus announced its 2007-2008 season of superb choral music under the baton of Dr. Mark Shapiro. Subscribers save 25% over single-ticket prices, and can reserve premium Messiah seats at half price. Subscriptions are $60 for the November, March and May concerts, or $80 for all four. Student subscriptions are only $20 or $30.
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Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever joins the Monmouth Civic Chorus and orchestra for Let Freedom Sing, featuring three major choral works on the theme of freedom. The highlight is the world premiere of Stronger Than Darkness by the Cuban-American composer Jorge MartÃÂn, celebrating the heart-pounding courage of the Mariel boatlift. The music comes from Martin's new opera, Before Night Falls, based on the thrilling memoir by the late Cuban dissident Reinaldo Arenas.
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