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44 Laurier hosts commemorative conference on C.P.E. Bach PAGE B8 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 1988 Mennonite Mass Choir XIV, under the conductorship of William H. Janâ€" zen and assisted by the Kitchenerâ€"Waâ€" terloo Symphony, will perform Menâ€" chordistâ€"theoretician Peter Williams (Duke University) and writerâ€"lecturer Owen Jander (Wellesley College). Felix Mendelssohn, born in 1809, was the idol of a vast public and a prolific writer for the voice, his oratorâ€" i0 Elijah representing the peek of his achievement in this area. It was Mendelssohn‘s last major composition before his death at age thirtyâ€"eight. Entitled "C.P.E. Bach: His Music and His Influence," the conference will commemorate the 200th anniverâ€" sary of his death and the opening of the recital hall in the John Aird Centre. This major international conference involves participants from eight states and five provinces in the delivâ€" ery of scholarly papers, performances, master classes and panel discussions. Guest speakers include Bach scholâ€" ar Eugene Helm (Maryland), harpsiâ€" Conference performances of C. P. E Bach‘s work will include vocal ensem: The Elijah role will be sung by Canadian baritone Gary Relyea, who has achieved wide critical acclaim in his extensive performances with maâ€" jor Canadian and American sym phony orchestras this season. delssohn‘s _ Eljah _ in _ three performances, Sat., Nov. 5 and Sun. afternoon and evening Nov. 6, 1988 at Kitchener‘s Centre in the Square. The faculty of music at Wilftd Laumer University in Waterioo will host a fourâ€"day conference on Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Nov. 17 to 20 Ticket prices are $15.50, $13.50 and $10.50 with two dollars off any of these ticket categories for students or seniors. Tickets are available from members of Mennonite Mass Choir XIV, or the Centre in the Square box Mennonite mass choir performs Elijah was an illustrious son of J. S bles and solos for voice, violin, flute, harpsichord, fortepiano, clavichord Performers include Julianne Baird, soprano; Colin Tilney and Peter Wilâ€" liams, harpsichord; Boyd McDonald, fortepiano, Bernard Brauchli, claviâ€" chord; Lawrence Ritchey, Jan Overâ€" duin and Barrie Cabena, organ; Jean Lamon and Stephen Marvin, violin; Christina Mahler, cello; and Susan Prior, flute. The opening concert on Thursday will feature C. P. E. Bach‘s Magnifiâ€" Frederick St Grand Reâ€"Opening . At !| Makers of the famous Orthoâ€"Type Mattresses giving you . Cabena at 2 p.m. on Nov. 20. Exhibits from the Art Institute of Hamburg‘s _ commemoration _ of C. P. E. Bach will be on display in the art gallery of the John Aird Centre. Assistance for the conference is provided by the Canada Council and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany cat performed by The Laurier Singers and the Wilfrid Laurier University Orchestra with Michae! Purvesâ€"Smith conducting. The conference will close Frederick St. Maill TbeCityofWaterloohuaddedasecondperfumwof Wingfield‘s Progress starring Rod Beattie. Oflginaflylcheduledforjustoneperfa'mmer.SltSp.n., there will now also be a 2 p.m. matinee. There are still a few tickets remaining for the 8 p.m. show. Wingfield‘s Progress is the sequel to Letter from Wingfield Farm that delighted audiences a year ago. Progress follows the further adventures of Walt Wingfield, a "city boy" who moves to the country . Tickets for both performances are $14.50 and $12.50 and are available at the City of Waterloo Box Office at the Waterloo City Centre â€" 747â€"8765, The Humanities Theatre Box Office at 8854280 or at any BASS/Ticketmaster Outlet. Second showing added of Wingfield‘s Progress Quality and Prices You Can Sleep (On 578â€"1770 First 25 customers each day receives a FREE GIFT M â€"F. 9â€"9 Sat. 9â€"6