FOXBURG, Pa. (ETY) — Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts is opening its 2018 Season at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, in Lincoln Hall with a choral and chamber music program featuring The Academy Chamber Ensemble and the Slippery Rock University Chamber Singers.

The program is titled Songs of Spirit from Eastern Europe performed by the Academy Chamber Ensemble and Slippery Rock University Chamber Singers: Schubert’s popular Mass in G and beautiful arrangements of traditional Croatian Songs and Dances — plus duos and trios by Michael Haydn and Ignaz Pleyel.

Schubert’s Mass is one of his most beloved – a moving masterwork perfect for reflection in the Lenten Season. This refreshing concert of choral and chamber music presents Classical and Romantic music from Austria side-by-side with traditional Croatian folk songs and dance music.

Violinist, conductor and composer, Dr. Warren Davidson, will serve as the program host, offering commentary on the composers and their music and exploring the surprising connections between pieces and people. Davidson has had a 40-year fascination with the music of Romania, Serbia, Poland, and Croatia. Profoundly moved by his experience last May in Zagreb playing with the musicians of the Croatian National Folklore Ensemble, LADO, Davidson was inspired to arrange the beautiful traditional Croatian folk songs and dances on this program for chamber choir and string quintet.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.alleghenyriverstone.org or by calling 724-659-3153 to reserve.