The Apollo Chorus Concludes 2014-15 Season with 'International Voices' Series This Weekend

The iconic Apollo Chorus, Chicago's oldest musical organization, concludes its sold out 2014-2015 season with the International Voices concert series, which will feature music from distant shores in a variety of captivating genres. Performances are tonight, May 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., and on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst. Music Director Dr. Stephen Alltop will conduct.

International Voices is one of the most diverse programs offered in the history of The Apollo Chorus. Musical styles from American folksong to gospel will be highlighted in exhilarating choral pieces from luminaries such as Paul Ayres, James MacMillan, Erik Esenvalds, Arvo Pärt, and Eric Whitacre. International Voices will transport audiences around the world with intricate vocal effects from Venezuela, lively Celtic melodies and Georgian chanting complete with lush instrumental accompaniments.

The Apollo Chorus is Chicago's oldest musical organization, founded in 1872 in the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire, performing preeminent choral works at premier venues. Newcity raves that "Alltop's unbroken track record for training his chorus to express such varieties of style and color rivals any other in the city!" Its approximately 120 auditioned members include men and women of all ages, races, and backgrounds brought together by their love of music. The Apollo Chorus has performed at notable historic events, such as the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the Century of Progress International Exposition, the opening of Medinah Temple, the opening of Orchestra Hall (Apollo was considered the official chorus of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra prior to the formation of the Symphony Chorus), the opening of Navy Pier, and the "Oprah Surprise Spectacular." The Apollo Chorus continually strives to advance musically and to share the power, beauty and majesty of choral music by presenting concerts and educational programs for diverse communities throughout Chicago and beyond.

Regular priced tickets are $18-$80. To purchase individual tickets or to book a group, call 312.427.5620 or visit www.apollochorus.org.