Bob Oganovic – the Saga of an Amateur Singer
I have been a singer for almost as long as I can remember. Over the years I have sung with (and occasionally conducted) choristers in school groups, church choirs, and ensembles of all shapes and sizes. In the photos below you see me:
Minnesota Chorale ~ 2005-2007, 2012-Present
The Minnesota Chorale is the symphonic chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra. I have performed a variety of major symphonic choral and operatic works under the orchestra’s regular and guest conductors. In addition, I have been tapped by Music Director Kathy Salzman Romey to perform for projects ranging from a staged version of the Fauré Requiem to a choreographed performance of Orff’s Carmina Burana.
The Minnesota Chorale and Minnesota Orchestra rehearsing in the City Hall theater in Johannesburg, South Africa (August 2018).
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" Mvt. 5 Finale (excerpt)
In 2018 the Chorale joined the Minnesota Orchestra to embark on first tour by professional U.S. Orchestra to South Africa, performing in five cities in honor of the Nelson Mandela Centenary, August 2018.
"Akhala Amaqhude Amabili" (traditional S. African, arr. Khumalo/Van Dijk)
St Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Choir ~ 1984-Present
St Mark’s has a rich musical tradition and hosts an annual music series involving the choir and other guest musicians. The Cathedral Choir performs for regular Sunday worship and Evensong services, for special holy day celebrations and at concerts that are part of the music series.
As shown in the photo, in 2019 the Cathedral Choir, led by Canon Musician Raymond Johnston, enjoyed a one-week performance residency at Canterbury Cathedral, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
"Set Me As a Seal" by Rene Clausen (b. 1953)
"Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem" by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Important Choral Repertoire I Have Performed