Concert: Notre Dame Chorale
Friday, November 1, 2024 8:00–9:15 PM
- Location
- DescriptionNotre Dame’s flagship vocal ensemble presents a typically wide mix of choral masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
For tickets, call 574-631-2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu.
Originally published at music.nd.edu. - Websitehttps://events.nd.edu/events/2024/11/01/notre-dame-chorale-2/
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