The southern folk hymn "Down in the River to Pray" is featured in Apollo's Fire's hit crossover program "Come to the River: An Early American Gathering" by Jeannette Sorrell.
A covered-wagon journey becomes a journey of the soul.
"Fresh, impeccable and enchanting" - The Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Simply wonderful - a delight for all ages" - clevelandclassical.com
Premiered in 15 sold-out concerts in Ohio, the program will be on tour in 2011-12.
Press quotes and audio tracks from the forthcoming CD at www.apollosfire.org.
Made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Performers:
Sandra Simon, lead soprano
Abigail Lennox, soprano
Jeannette Sorrell
Paul Shipper
Tina Bergmann
Kathie Stewart
Rachel Jones
Rene Schiffer
Don't be a Wayfaring Stranger. Come to the River.
