BULGARIA

“There are some choirs that one never forgets after hearing them even once. The Shorter College Chorale is this kind of choir. The entire audience, including my colleagues, my students, my singers, and I personally were delighted to hear this wonderful choir. The beautiful sounds, coupled with the rich palette of nuances and the large panorama of dynamics, made their performance an extraordinary musical experience for us. Dr. John Ratledge, an impressive conductor with the highest degree of musicality, demonstrated a keen sense of phrasing, a deep feeling for musical form, and an extensive knowledge of different musical styles. His artistic power was mirrored on the faces of the singers, and it was fantastic to feel that energy coming from the stage. I hope they will return to the Sofia Academy of Music.” –Theodora Pavlovitch, Conductor, Associate Professor, Academy of Music (Sofia, Bulgaria)