BENEFIT CONCERT FOR BROTHER MICHAEL

Leading off the concert is a solo music set by Laurel Brunner, who will sing German lieder and romantic French songs. She will be followed by bass baritone Randy Knutson who will sing historic American folk songs, including a work by Aaron Copland. Clarinetist Eric Van Dyke rounds out the first half of the concert with as set of classical solos. ac Robin Knutson, pianist of the Redwood Chorus, will accompany both men.

The second half of the concert begins with a set of songs played by Brenda Hall on the hammered dulcimer. They include a French Bal Musette waltz, and Those Were the Days My Friend, a tune made popular by Mary Hopkins.

Closing out this special concert is the A Cappella trio, Cor Unum (One Heart). The group includes Andria Richey, soprano, Bessy Krauss, alto, and Jim Blanton, bass. They will blend their voices to sing Six Nocturnes, by Mozart.There is no admission charge for the unique musical treat. However, we hope everyone who attends will donate $20 or more to help Brother Michael.