April 1988 Advertisement for choir tapes in New Vrindaban World
Chapter outline:
Birth of the New Vrindaban choir: Bhaktipada's 1986 birthday celebration.
Jagad Guru.
Handel's Krishna-ized Messiah.
Bhaktipada encourages development of New Vrindaban choir.
First public performance.
January 5, 1987: First full-length concert.
A word from Shrila Bhaktipada.
Concert program.
Bhaktipada: "I can see your future, all bright and full of hope."
1987: The Krishna Chorale's first season.
Concert schedule.
Krishna-ized hymns.
Devamrita Swami's Messiah.
Hare Krishna über Alles.
Shakespeare Krishna-ized: Forty Seasons.
Varshana Majaraj participates in choir program.
Vyasa-Puja celebration, September 1987.
"Go, Tell It On The Mountain."
Bhaktipada: "I want a chamber music concert at my house every Sunday!"
Choir darshan with Bhaktipada.
"Song of a Brahmachari."
Solo soprano recital.
Handel's Messiah performed with original libretto.
Singers on the "pick."
Christmas concert at Bhaktipada's house.
The Krishna Chorale cassettes.
California cassettes.
The authentic Krishna Chorale cassettes.
1988: Choir cassettes released.
Program.
Foreword by Bhaktipada.
Moundsville Daily Echo review.
Objections.
The Krishna Chorale on tour.
Cincinnati interfaith festival.
Ohio valley hospital and nursing home tour.
Subsequent seasons.
Jesus Christ murti installed in temple.
Devotees debut with Wheeling Symphony and Chorus.
Holy Father, Holy Mother.
Chanting Your Glories.
Choir mentioned in Spiritual Warfare.
Buddhist chants recorded.
Radhanatha Swami records with choir and orchestra.
Nursing home tour.
Birth of the NV choir: September 1, 1986, Bhaktipada's birthday party.
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The debut performance of the Krishna Chorale: Marshall County Courthouse, Dec. 23, 1986.
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| 1st full-length choir concert, Jan. 5, 1987.
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| Unidentified devotee, Jesse and Dhruva, ca. August 1987.
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Varsana Swami recited Chaitanya lila during the choir's March 10, 1987, Gaura Purnima concert.
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Choir program.
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Brhat Mrdanga at Bhaktipada's 50th birthday bash, Sept. 6, 1987.
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Chintamani Das with the author, probably at Bhaktipada's 50th birthday ceremony.
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Alfred R. de Jaager, West Liberty State College director of choral studies, and Krishna Chorale director.
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Devotees with Wheeling Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, December 10, 1989
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Thakur smiles backstage at the Capitol Music Hall.
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Choir members party at Hrishikesh and Shyama's apartment after the performance.
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