Review: Julian Wachner’s “Come, My Dark Eyed One”

The Washington Chorus recently performed the D. C. premiere of music director, Julian Wachner’s “Come, My Dark Eyed One.” In addition, the chorus presented the timeless ‘Great’ Mass in C minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

 

?”Wachner’s Come, My Dark Eyed One is a magnificent musical portrait of the various dimensions between two lovers. The large work performed by The Washington Chorus with soloists soprano Arianna Zukerman, and baritone David Kravitz was an extraordinary experience. The assembled musical forces created a rich tableau that effectively coveyed the joy and turmoil of human connection. Full of rich harmonies, sinful dissonances, sprinkled with exciting percussion, Wachner introduced to many a fresh, new compositional style. In the choral movements, The Washington Chorus’ talents were truly put on display in the a cappella movements , such as ‘Shall We too Rise’ bringing attention to the superb blend and intonation.”
–Patrick D. McCoy, DC Performing Arts Examiner, Examiner.com

 

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