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"The Voices of Ascension Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by Dennis Keene, presents some of the most consistently polished and satisfying choral performances in New York City."
     The New York Times



"Sheer musical excellence…Mr. Keene drew an intensity from his singers that effectively tapped into both the meditative and ecstatic currents of the music [Bach's B minor Mass]. It is often said of performances like this, in which every line emerges with fresh clarity and in proper balance, that inner voices are heard as if for the first time. Such was occasionally the case here, but the more consistent fascination lay in the interaction: the way the various parts, rendered with intense focus and remarkable tensile strength, played, glinted or bounced off one another. None of which detracted from a rich blend where that was of prime interest."
     The New York Times



"The chorus's full-throated but unforced forte singing was thrilling, but even more impressive was its characterful handling of the quiet writing that forms the heart of the [Duruflé Requiem], mellow and radiant."
     The New York Times



"A towering performance. From the opening notes of the brilliantly well-defined Kyrie, through a jubilant Sanctus, to an angelically uplifting rendition of the Dona Nobis Pacem, Dr. Keene led the chorus and orchestra in a nearly flawless performance illustrating a complete understanding of Bach's popular and revered Mass [in B minor]."
     Chorale



"Dennis Keene led his Ascension Music Chorus and Orchestra in a performance that did Monteverdi's complex, exquisitely harmonized choral writing full justice." [Monteverdi Vespers of 1610]



"Dennis Keene and his magnificently polished Voices of Ascension choir…addressed both composers' music with power and an admirable suppleness." "…a remarkably transparent, well balanced blend."
     The New York Times

  Voices of Ascension Announces its 21st Season in 2010-2011

Five-Concert Choral Series

Christmas Concert at The Church of St. Mary The Virgin, December 11 and 13, 2010, 8 pm

Masters of The Renaissance: Orlande De Lassus and William Byrd at Church of The Ascension, January 26, 2011, 8 pm

A Vivaldi Festival at Church of The Ascension, March 3, 2011, 8 pm

Inaugural Organ Event: Duruflé Requiem with Chorus, Organ and Orchestra at Church of The Ascension, May 11, 2011, 8 pm

Inaugural Organ Event: Pipes and Voices: Kodaly, Parry, Winners of The 2011 Sorel Composition Competition at Church of The Ascension, June 8, 2011, 8 pm

Inauguration of Major New Organ from France at Church of The Ascension
Three-Concert Organ Recital Series

Dedicatory Organ Recital: Jon Gillock (Paris, France) French 19th and 20th Century Music, May 5, 2011, 8 pm

Francis Chapelet (Montpon Menesterol, France) Baroque Music From France, Spain and Germany, May 26, 2011, 8 pm

Christoph Bossert (Würzburg, Germany) German Organ Music, June 16, 2011, 8 pm

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Dennis Keene, Artistic Director and Conductor
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