Richmond Times Dispatch | By Bonnie Newman Davis | May 15, 2011

Beethoven's spiritual-laden "Missa Solemnis" has been described as so complex that listeners often get lost in it. Erin R. Freeman, associate conductor and James Erb Choral Chair as director of the Richmond Symphony Chorus, is determined that won't happen when the chorus celebrates its 40th anniversary in two upcoming performances with the symphony.

Style Weekly | By Angela Lehman-Rios | May 10, 2011

James Erb liked to thunder, "There is no such thing as an easy piece of music" during rehearsals of the Richmond Symphony Chorus, which he directed from its inception in 1971 until his retirement in 2007.

Richmond Times Dispatch | By Walt Amacker/Times-Dispatch Staff Writer | July 13, 2008

Erin Freeman, associate conductor of The Richmond Symphony Orchestra and director of the orchestra chorus, is completing her first full season of standing in the wings, if you will.