We hope you enjoyed our live broadcast of Rackham Symphony Choir'sToo Hot To Handel live from the Detroit Opera House. John Penney, host of "JazzFest Detroit" heard Saturday nights 7 - 9 p.m. on 90.9, was your host.
It was a joyous celebration of gospel, classical and Detroit's jazz traditional.
The show featured the Rackham Symphony Choir, tenor Rodrick Dixon, formerly of the “Three Mo’ Tenors”, soprano Alfreda Burke and alto Karen Marie Richardson.
They were joined by the Too Hot To Handel Orchestra which includes an all-star ensemble of Detroit jazz legends including Marion Hayden, George Benson, Alvin Waddles, Dave Taylor, Chris Collins, along with members of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. The piece is conducted by RSC’s Artistic & Music Director Suzanne Mallare Acton. Too Hot to Handel is co-arranged by Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson, and is based on an original concept by Marin Alsop.
Hear John Penney's interview with Acton & Dixon. (17 minutes)
Hear John Penney's interview with Marion Hayden. (9 mintues)
Hear John's complete interview with Rod Dixon. (23 minutes)
Funding for WRCJ's broadcast is provided by The Kresge Foundation, Rackham Symphony Choir and listeners like you. If you appreciate what you hear, please support it now with a tax deductible contribution.
Rackham Symphony Choir has presented the show each year since 2001. Venues have included the Detroit Opera House and the famed Fox Theatre in Detroit as well as the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
Information about the Rackham Symphony Choir including the complete season schedule is at http://www.rackhamchoir.org/.
Since 1949, Rackham Symphony Choir has provided both classical and contemporary choral masterpieces of the highest artistic quality to appreciative audiences throughout Southeast Michigan. Under the visionary leadership of critically acclaimed conductor Suzanne Mallare Acton, the choir has expanded its rich tradition of musical performance. Acton also serves as Chorus Master and Director of the Children’s Choir for the Michigan Opera Theatre.
Jazz on WRCJ
The show featured the Rackham Symphony Choir, tenor Rodrick Dixon, formerly of the “Three Mo’ Tenors”, soprano Alfreda Burke and alto Karen Marie Richardson.