"Our Heart's Delight" Is Something Different To See This Weekend

Save the old-hat dinner and a movie for another time. This weekend, take advantage of a different kind of entertainment to mix it up for date night, or to take the whole family to enjoy.

The internationally acclaimed Salt Lake Choral Artists are performing "A special preview of music to be performed on SLCA's July 2020 tour to China and Taiwan," according to information posted on the Facebook event.

"The concert will include several “premiere” performances, a tribute to Beethoven to celebrate the 250th Anniversary, music from the Broadway stage, folk songs from China and Taiwan, and American music in all its varieties!" the event page states.

As one of the self-proclaimed premiere community chorale organizations in the country, the SLCA boasts several choirs including a large 150-voice concert choir, a chamber choir, a women's choir, and a children's choir. A professional touring group is comprised from among the organization's top musicians, and this is the group that will be going to China and Taiwan.

Considering their many awards and high marks in international competitions The Salt Lake Choral Artists show that when it comes to Salt Lake, there's room here for more than one famous choir. According to the organization's Facebook page, "under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred [The SLCA] have become one of the premier choirs in America. With their cutting-edge concerts, unique sound and unparalleled quality, SLCA has earned its worldwide reputation for choral excellence."

Locally, choirs from this organization have appeared with the University of Utah Singers and A Cappella Choir and the Salt Lake Symphony, and with Ballet West as well.

The choir focuses on classical, contemporary, and culturally diverse music and actively seeks collaboration with other performing groups in the community. Highlighting their dedication to community outreach on their Facebook page the organization notes "they have worked with several local schools during their regular concert season and participated in interfaith concerts in the Salt Lake valley." Additionally, SLCA sponsors a Summer Choral Institute, "which gives all people the opportunity to sing great choral literature without having to audition for the choir."

The group performs several times a year in beautiful Libby Gardner Concert Hall, located on the University of Utah campus. For more information, visit their website at www.saltlakechoralartists.org.

If You Go:
Our Heart's Delight: A Musical Dim Sum
Saturday, Feb 22 7:30-9:00PM
St Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City
Tickets: $10 for Adults; $5 for Students