Two 'greats' in the music world: Erich Kunzel and Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Published: Sunday, May 31 2009 12:24 a.m. MDT

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performing with Erich Kunzel and his Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: It doesn't get much better than that, and it will take place June 18.

When 314 of the choir's singers arrive at the Riverbend Music Center -- located by the Ohio River on the outskirts of Cincinnati -- renowned Pops director Kunzel will "be there with open arms to welcome them."

There is a challenge, however, and the 74-year-old maestro is meeting it head on: He was diagnosed on April 29 with cancer in his pancreas, liver and colon.

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