Choral Calendar

03/22/2025 in Cape Elizabeth ME, 03/23/2025 in Cape Elizabeth ME: Travis M. Ramsey: Fire! (premiere, based on Portland’s Great Fire of 1866); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Credomesse (Mass in C major, K. 257). (Concert poster is George Frederick Morse’s “Painting of Great Fire, Portland, 1866”. Used with permission; Collections of Maine Historical Society, MaineMemory.net, item 42791.) CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

01/04/2025 in Cape Elizabeth ME, 01/04/2025 in Cape Elizabeth ME, 01/05/2025 in Cape Elizabeth ME: An intimate celebration of the season with a cappella motets early and modern. Hentus van Rooyen, organ; J. Barrie Shepard, poet; Rachel Rivera, singing bowls; Rose Underkofler, violin, Chris Moore, mandolin. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

12/06/2024 in Portland ME, 12/07/2024 in Portland ME, 12/07/2024 in Portland ME, 12/08/2024 in Portland ME: A cappella motets, vibrant brass melodies, and familiar songs of the season by Choral Art Singers, Portland Brass Quintet, organist Bridgette Wargovitch and keyboardist Kellie Moody. Friday performance is a Preview. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

11/17/2024 in Portland ME: Opera choruses, from Verdi to Gershwin, accompanied by the Mighty Kotzschmar organ. Philip Lima, baritone. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

09/23/2024 in Portland ME: Join the PSO for the opening weekend of our 100th anniversary season with our Community Sing-A-Long! Michael Cooper (arr.): “Lift Every Voice and Sing”; Ludwig van Beethoven: “Ode to Joy” from Symphony No. 9. Free & open to all, but pre-registration is required​. Sheet music will be provided via email to the registrant. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

09/24/2024 in Portland ME: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Anna Clyne: Quarter Days (premiere). Bruce Hangen, Toshiyuki Shimada, Robert Moody, and Eckart Preu, conductors. Also see the sing-along to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on Monday, September 23. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

09/22/2024 in Portland ME, 09/24/2024 in Portland ME: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Anna Clyne: Quarter Days (premiere). Bruce Hangen, Toshiyuki Shimada, Robert Moody, and Eckart Preu, conductors. Also see the sing-along to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on Monday, September 23. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

05/18/2025 in Cambridge MA: W.A. Mozart: Credo Mass, K. 257; Alma Dei creatoris, K. 277; Mozart: Regina coeli, K. 276/321; F.J. Haydn: Te Deum, Hob. XXIIIc:1; Ave regina, Hob. XXIIIb:3. Teresa Wakim, soprano; Emily Marvosh, contralto; Jason McStoots, tenor; Dana Whiteside, baritone. CONTACT: info@masterworkschorale.org, 617-858-6782.

03/02/2025 in Cambridge MA: Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna; Gerald Finzi: God Is Gone Up, Op. 27/2; Herbert Howells: "O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem"; Charles Villiers Stanford: Magnificat (from Service in B-flat, Op. 10); John Rutter: "I Will Lift up Mine Eyes". Heinrich Christensen, organ CONTACT: info@masterworkschorale.org, 617-858-6782.

11/17/2024 in Cambridge MA: G.F. Handel: Coronation Anthems (Zadok the Priest, HWV 258; Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, HWV 259; The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260; My Heart Is Inditing, HWV 261); Georg Philipp Telemann: Hamburger Trauermusik, TWV 50:A5. CONTACT: info@masterworkschorale.org, 617-858-6782.

05/10/2025 in Lexington MA: Clement Janequin: Le chant des oiseaux; Felix Mendelssohn: Die Nachtigal; Lerchengesang; Benjamin Britten: Five Flower Songs; J.S. Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden; Adam Grossman: New Work. CONTACT: msingers@themastersingers.org, 781-729-7975.

03/02/2025 in Lexington MA: Works by Berlin, Bernstein, Elton John, Kern, Lennon & McCartney, Menken, Porter, Strouse and others. With the Community Children's Chorus. CONTACT: msingers@themastersingers.org, 781-729-7975.

12/15/2024 in Lexington MA: Dieterich Buxtehude: Magnificat; Francesco Durante:Magnificat; William Byrd: Ave Maria; Chris Majoros: Veni Redemptor/O Beautiful Child; and a selection of Christmas Carols. CONTACT: msingers@themastersingers.org, 781-729-7975.

11/03/2024 in Lexington MA: Clsaude Debussy: Trois chansons de Charles d'Orleans; Arthur Foote: Three Pieces for Flute and Piano; "Too Soon So Fair, Fair Lillies"; Edward MacDowell: "Slumber Song"; George Chadwick: "The Stormy Evening"; Orlando di Lasso: Musica Dei donum; John Rutter: Musica Dei donum. Meghan Miller, flute. Free admission. CONTACT: msingers@themastersingers.org, 781-729-7975.

04/27/2025 in Middletown CT: W.A. Mozart: Requiem. With Orchestra New England and Saecula Singers. CONTACT: gmcmedia@gmchorale.org, 860-316-4854.

12/14/2024 in Cheshire CT: With the Chancel Choir of First Congregational Church. CONTACT: gmcmedia@gmchorale.org, 860-316-4854.

11/10/2024 in Middletown CT: G.F. Handel: Dettingen Te Deum; J.S. Bach: Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Cantata BWV 191). With Orchestra New England. Pre-concert lecture with Neely Bruce at 3 pm. CONTACT: gmcmedia@gmchorale.org, 860-316-4854.

05/04/2025 in Hartford CT: Edward Tyler: ​An American Requiem (world premiere). A work that reflects on the school gun violence epidemic in America. Free admission. CONTACT: contact@concora.org, 860-293-0567.

03/16/2025 in Hartford CT: Joby Talbot: Path of Miracles, an exploration of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Ellen Gilson Voth, conductor.Tickets $30/40. CONTACT: contact@concora.org, 860-293-0567.

12/01/2024 in West Hartford CT: George Friderich Handel: Messiah, Christmas portion and “Hallelujah” Chorus; and a carol sing. With chamber orchestra. Tickets $30/40. CONTACT: contact@concora.org, 860-293-0567.