SCRUTINY | An Absorbing Performance Of Choral Gems By The Tallis Scholars
By Stephan Bonfield on December 9, 2019
The Tallis Scholars impressed a sold-out crowd with an afternoon performance of choral gems at Koerner Hall.
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By Stephan Bonfield on December 9, 2019
The Tallis Scholars impressed a sold-out crowd with an afternoon performance of choral gems at Koerner Hall.
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