Anonymous 4 performed at St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, as part of their 25th anniversary tour. They sang acapella music that spanned 11 centuries, including the 21st: a commission-in-progress by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lang of Bang on a Can. This type of singing is not my usual cup of tea, but they were extraordinary. They are described as angelic and it is true: tight harmony, clear tones, perfect pitch, and....hooray...no vibrato! The Basilica was a perfect setting for this ethereal singing. They sang for 1 hour & 15 minutes in this dry climate, kudos to them! Speaking of centuries, the St. Francis parish is in its 401st year, which precedes the landing of the Mayflower! This town is old!
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Anonymous 4 at St. Francis Cathedral
Anonymous 4 performed at St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, as part of their 25th anniversary tour. They sang acapella music that spanned 11 centuries, including the 21st: a commission-in-progress by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lang of Bang on a Can. This type of singing is not my usual cup of tea, but they were extraordinary. They are described as angelic and it is true: tight harmony, clear tones, perfect pitch, and....hooray...no vibrato! The Basilica was a perfect setting for this ethereal singing. They sang for 1 hour & 15 minutes in this dry climate, kudos to them! Speaking of centuries, the St. Francis parish is in its 401st year, which precedes the landing of the Mayflower! This town is old!
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