“What is a human?” Come hear Hudson Chorale give Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s answer in a performance of her sublime cantata Hiob, with text from The Book of Job. This work has been all but silenced for two centuries by the prominence of her famous brother. We delight in contributing to Hensel’s long overdue appreciation as […]
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Britten’s “Voices for Today” receives rare performance
The rarely heard ‘mini-cantata’, “Voices for Today” (op. 75), will be given its St. Louis premiere on May 26. This 1964 commission from the United Nations provides the climax to both the concert and our “Choral Atlas” season in general. It will be complemented by Sydney Guillaume’s “Alleluia Amen,” which – like the Britten – […]
Susquehanna Chorale To Perform “A Thousand Beautiful Things”
The Susquehanna Chorale, a Pennsylvania-based adult chamber ensemble of 40 auditioned singers under the direction of Artistic Director, Founder and Conductor Linda L. Tedford, will present three performances of their spring concert, A Thousand Beautiful Things: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:30 […]
Dreamsong with Vox Venti – Chicago
The closing concert of Vox Venti‘s second season under the direction of ed Frazier Davis explores the concept of dreams -some fantastical, others grounded in the here and now. Works include compositions by Eriks Esenvalds, Adolphus Hailstork, Caroline Mallonee, Andre Thomas, Mari Esabel, Eric Whitacre and Ralph Vaughan Williams, plus the 1st and 2nd prize winners […]
OC Women’s Chorus presents “Wings” ahead of Croatia tour
Our choir’s final concert of the 2023-2024 season, Wings, will be on June 1 and 2 in Huntington Beach. This concert will showcase the music we’ll be performing during our upcoming tour to Croatia this June, giving a sneak peek of the captivating melodies we’ll be presenting abroad. With themes of travel, adventure, and creatures of […]
William Baker Festival Singers – Benefit Concert for Homelessness in Kansas City
The award-winning William Baker Festival Singers will perform a benefit concert to support Hillcrest Transitional Housing (HillcrestKC.org) on Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 PM, at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 416 SE Grand Avenue in Lee’s Summit, MO. Admission is free, but donations will be received to support the charity. 100% of donated funds will support Hillcrest Transitional Housing. […]