3414i1Pws of Washington Hebrew Congregation, who also has performed the role I will be singing," Cantor Dubov says. "Since this piece was first composed, there have been some very fine can- tors who have sung it, and I am glad to be counted among them. This is a well-written tenor part, and I've helped the choir Jewish members of Rackham Symphony Choir include, with the pronunciation left to right, Ray Litt, Emily Echenhorn, Avatal Granot and understanding of the and Ruth Zaromp: "The wonder of music is that it Hebrew text. transcends differences among people," says Litt. "The composer is obviously familiar with - and String Quartet. our prayers and blends two liturgies "I like Yizkor Requiem because it's into one fine masterpiece. The astute a good program, not because it's a listener may walk away with the good religious program," says Ruth understanding that life-cycle events Zaromp, a Jewish Rackham member in all religions are alike. They will be who has sung with the group for able to hear, through the music, a seven years. "It's well-structured." blend of our spiritual expression." Zaromp, born in Israel, took up Cantor Dubov came to singing later in life and the role after being intro- has performed at temples duced to Rackham's artistic and churches. She enjoys and music director/conduc- working across religious tor Suzanne Acton by Ray lines because of the posi- Litt, one of the Jewish tive responses she has members of the choral received. group. Litt also recom- Beveridge salutes the mended the piece after singers in choral groups hearing it on a Canadian who give so much of their classical 'music station. time to the communica- "I thought this work "Yizkor Requiem" tion of diverse music. would be a wonderful way soloist Cantor "I find the whole phe- to show what different reli- Stephen Dubov: "The nomenon of nonprofes gions have in common and astute listener may sional singing fascinat- provide a good opportunity walk away with the ing," the composer says. to bring Christians and understanding that "I have the largest choral Jews together," explains life-cycle events in all society in Washington, and Litt, who has been a mem- religions are alike." I don't audition anyone. ber of the more than half- There are so many people century old chorus for some who like to sing choral music and 20 years, although not continuously. express themselves that way, and I think "We have tried to bring a wide I was meant to work with other people spectrum of music to people, and the and bring satisfaction to their lives." ❑ wonder of music is that it transcends differences among people." Before suggesting that Rackham Yizkor Requiem: A Quest for present the piece, Litt spoke with the Spiritual Roots will be presented 3 composer, who first came to public p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Saints attention in his late teens, when the Peter and Paul Church, Jefferson Harvard Glee Club performed his Ave. at St. Antoine, in Detroit. works. Beveridge created an opera, $15 in advance/ $18 at door. Dido and Aeneas, when ne was 19 (313) 272-0334. and has gone on to compose more Rackham Symphony Choir, a than 450 works in all media, includ- nonprofit cultural organization, ing three symphonies and more than selects its members by audition 150 songs. from experienced choral singers Among Beveridge's best-known throughout southeastern works are the oratorio Once: In Michigan. To learn more about Memoriam with Martin Luther King, Rackham Symphony Choir, go Jr., the song cycle Odysseus for Bass to www.rackhamchoir.org. and Piano and Serenade for Baritone , Visit the Thai Kestaurant that 131 atmospheric elegance with culinar y Featuring the Eubble Lein C 30923 Woodward Ave. • Ko3alOak, MI +8073 (2+8) 288-0002 Open: Mon — Thur. I 1 am -10pm • Fri. 1 1 am- 1 1 pm Sat. i .Zprn-1 1 pm • 5un. 1 2-10pm Lunch serveci 3pm Mon Fri - I 3 Mile & Woodward in The Northwood Slopping Center • Buy One Lunch, Get 1/2 off the 2nd of equal or greater value. Excludes Pizza & Daily Specials • 2 coupons per cable Expires 4/11/03 Excludes Pizza & Daily Specials • 2 coupcnu per table • Expi res 4/11/03 (248) 474-2420 20300 Farmington Road E Between 7 6- S Mile on East Side 4 ,V0B,C z1(= .11111 0 00P Fl 0 (l eo )here :-.13usiness !Reels ,Tkasure Available for Private Dining on Sundays -by appointment only- • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings/Anniversaries • Private Parties up to 400 Guests 245 S. Eton, Birmingham • (248) 647-7774 www.bigrockchophouse.corn 67'8040 SZECHUAN tt- Chinese Carry-Out Restaurant Mon-Thurs, 11:00 am -9:3C pm Fri, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE Reg $6.95 Any combination plate lunch includes egg roll & fried rice Expires -4/ 1 1 /03 (248) 988-9333 Fax: (248) 988-9381 3951 Telegraph (NE corner of Long Lake Rd.) • Bloomfield Twp. www.szechuangourmet corn 3/21 2003 69