Finishing the concert off is the recently discovered orchestral version of his Twelve Quite Heavenly Songs, a ridiculously ambitious song cycle based on the signs of the zodiac.  This “Director’s Cut” differs from the version recorded on Vanguard Records not only by including a full orchestral accompaniment and the entire overture, but also by featuring three singers instead of two.  Joining Prof. Schickele as the other two singers are soprano Michèle Eaton and tenor David Düsing.

This strikingly entertaining program is playing at indiscriminating theatres around the country.  See the concert schedule page for dates and places.