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This week’s program features music by Chicago composer William Ferris (1937–2000) and performances by the ensemble that bears his name, the William Ferris Chorale.Playlist: WILLIAM FERRIS (1937–2000) Lux Aeterna for Flute and Viola (9:26) From Chicago Duos for Flute Cedille Records CDR 90000 071 (Track 10) Mary Stolper, flute Keith Conant, viola FERRIS Snowcarols II. The snow lay on the ground (7:48) From Snowcarols Cedille Records CDR 90000 101 (Track 11) William Ferris Chorale Composer Festival Orchestra Paul French, conductor FERRIS Sicut Lilium from Scapulis Suis (2:43) From American Choral Premieres Cedille Records CDR 90000 109 (Track 12) William Ferris Chorale Paul French, conductor GIAN CARLO MENOTTI (1911–2007) Missa “O Pulchritudo” Motet: O Pulchritudo (5:54) From William Ferris Chorale: Menotti and Vierne Cedille Records CDR 7001 (Track 3) William Ferris Chorale Composer Festival Orchestra William Ferris, conductor FERRIS Gloria (18:57) From Corridors of Light: Music of William Ferris Cedille Records CDR 7004 (Track 1) Patricia Spencer, soprano Kathleen Meredith, alto John Vorrasi, tenor Philip Skeris, bass William Ferris Chorale Composer Festival Orchestra William Ferris, conductor