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The composer set out to "advance a scientific, atheistic vision of the world" using the musical structure of a Christian Mass and modern choral idioms.
Read More »Music Review: The Crossing – ‘Sumptuous Planet,’ a Secular Mass by David Shapiro
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Music Review: Ensemble Correspondances – ‘Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit’ (Christmas Music from 1694)
This recording of the Midnight Mass and other Christmas music by the French baroque master definitely brings some joy to the world, no matter what holidays you may celebrate.
Read More »Concert Review: ‘American Lamentation’ – a World Premiere Oratorio on Slavery, NYC and the Church by Trevor Weston
The oratorio's 12 movements trace American slavery from early colonial times through the modern Church's recognition of its part in the institution.
Read More »Concert Review: Tiburtina Ensemble Makes US Debut with Music of Hildegard von Bingen (NYC, May 7 2023)
The all-female early music vocal group from Prague makes its U.S. debut with a sublime concert of music by Hildegard von Bingen.
Read More »Kids’ Energy, Grown-Up Skills from the National Children’s Chorus at Carnegie Hall
The NCC's impressively accomplished young members presented a spirited multicultural concert in New York.
Read More »Concert Review: Clarion Choir – Rachmaninoff’s ‘All-Night Vigil’ at Carnegie Hall (5 May 2023)
The Clarion Choir delivered a revelatory performance of Rachmaninoff's choral masterpiece inspired by traditional Russian Orthodox chant.
Read More »Review: MasterVoices’ Concert Staging of ‘Iolanthe’ by Gilbert and Sullivan
A spirited concert staging at Carnegie Hall featured Christine Ebersole, David Garrison, and Shereen Ahmed with the MasterVoices chorus and orchestra.
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