March 13, 2025
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Music Department will present a choral concert alongside the Central Kansas Community Choir and the Hutchinson Community College Choir for two performances of Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem Mass,” at 7:30 p.m. April 4 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Barton Campus and again on April 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
Director of Choral Activities Dr. Eric Foley said the performance of the Requiem is quite different than most requiems of the time period.
“Fauré chose to focus on the idea of rest and peace, rather than the day of wrath that is common with most requiem masses,” he said. “Having the ability to join forces with the Hutchinson choir allows us to explore larger and more significant works for our students to learn and enjoy. I am thrilled that we are able to collaborate together on such a significant and beautiful work.”
For more information, contact Dr. Foley at (620) 792-9395 or foleye@bartonccc.edu or visit shows.bartonccc.edu.