SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Several Minnesota groups joined forces on Sunday to present Robert Cohen's work "Alzheimer's Stories."
The Minnesota Oratorio Society joined forces with the Minnesota and North Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association for the production.
KARE 11's Karla Hult, the founder of So Many Goodbyes, emceed the Sunday event.
Artistic Director Matthew Mahaffey conducted a 90-member chorus and a 14-member professional orchestra. During this performance, a video presentation was seen, including images of loved ones from the chorus members.
Two soloists, soprano Sarah Lawrence and baritone Tommy Glass, portrayed individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease.
"Alzheimer's Stories" is a modern cantata that captures glimpses of people's experiences with the disease. It's intended to be thought-provoking but "ultimately uplifting," according to a press release. It features three movements, loosely mimicking the progression of Alzheimer's.
The movements are titled "The Numbers," "The Stories" and "For the Caregivers."
This work was originally commissioned by a member of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale in 2008 to honor his parents.
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