ABOUT THE EVENT

Andrew Samlal, conductor
Missy Curl, soprano

J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program. Conducted by a graduate student from the choral conducting program, this performance will feature Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht (Faks World, I Trust You Not) BWV 52. Originally composed in 1726, BWV 52 is a cantata that juxtaposes the deceiving and harsh nature of the world with the fidelity and kindness of God.

ABOUT UMD CHORAL ACTIVITIES

Led by choral conducting alumnus Jason Max Ferdinand D.M.A. ’15, UMD's choral program is internationally regarded and offers students a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras. In addition to this season’s on campus performances, the UMD Concert Choir participates in annual collaborations with both the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at premier venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.