February 12, 2015

University Singers to perform at First-Plymouth

UNL’s University Singers are featured in a 4 p.m. Feb. 15 performance at First-Plymouth Church, 20th and D streets.

The concert, part of the “Abendmusik at First Plymouth” series, will include performances of Maurice Duruflé’s “Requiem” and Francis Poulenc’s “Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani.”

A concert pre-talk by UNL’s Pamela Starr, professor of music, is at 3 p.m. The talk will explore the history of the performance pieces and composers.

The recital is presented in memory of Michele Deaton, who worked 28 years in UNL’s Glenn Korff School of Music, most recently as business manager. Deaton died Nov. 16.

The performance will include organ soloist Tom Trenney under the direction of conductor Jeremy Bankson.

Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $10 for students. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here or call 402-476-9933.