Enchantingly Wicked with the SF Gay Men’s Chorus & Stephen Schwartz
Davies Symphony Hall
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 8pm Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 8pm
The music of legendary Broadway and film composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz spans over four decades. In this special performance, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is joined by the renowned Schwartz in the world premiere of “Testimony” written exclusively for the SFGMC. Schwartz has worked closely with Dan Savage, the founder of the "It Gets Better Project" in selecting and crafting texts from those who have shared their lives' journeys with the resulting work breath-takingly poignant. Hear the premiere, movie music from Enchanted, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pocahontas, plus Broadway hits from Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife and more. With the 275 men of the chorus, Schwartz at the piano and singing, soprano Melody Moore, and The Choral Project- the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will showcase their vocal talents, exciting twists, and spirited choreography this enchantingly wicked and unforgettable event!
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
Dr. Timothy Seelig, artistic director and conductor
Stephen Schwartz, singer and piano
The Choral Project, Daniel Hughes, conductor
Melody Moore, soprano
