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Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus

Guide to OperaVerdiPop CultureArts Alive Blog


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.

Hit play below to listen to our Arts Alive feature on Anne Marie Ketchum.

Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus
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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.
Guide to OperaVerdiPop CultureArts Alive Blog
Written by:
Alan Chapman
Alan Chapman
Published on 01.08.2020
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