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Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus


Anne Marie Ketchum | Photo by Verdi Chorus

This Spring marks the start of the 36th season of the Verdi Chorus. Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum visited KUSC to talk about the ensemble’s past and present.

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Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus
The Verdi Chorus performs at 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 6, and 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 7, at First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. Information at verdichorus.org.
Written by:
Alan Chapman
Alan Chapman
Published on 01.08.2020

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