On March 23, 2023, the Harvard Glee Club, University Choir, and The All Saints’ Choir of Men and Boys, Ashmont present the world premiere of Dan Locklair’s newest choral work The Harvard/Ashmont Evening Service. Music director Andrew Clark conducts the premiere — along with Edward Elwyn Jones — at Harvard Memorial Church in Cambridge, as […]
Choral music
Locklair: INSTANT CULTURE
On April 21, 2023, the MIT Singers perform Dan Locklair’s INSTANT CULTURE, conducted by Andrew Clark. the concert takes place at Killian Hall in Cambridge, MA. 8:00pm ET
Abels: AT WAR WITH OURSELVES
On February 11, 2023, the Kronos Quartet – joined by Tonality and the Phoenix Chorale – will perform Michael Abels’ work AT WAR WITH OURSELVES. The work features a libretto by Nikky Finney – who will also narrates – and will be conducted by Valérie Sainte-Agathe at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, IA.
Lee: BREATHS OF UNIVERSAL LONGINGS *WORLD PREMIERE*
On May 29, 2023, the May Festival presents the world premiere of James Lee III’s BREATHS OF UNIVERSAL LONGINGS, performed by the May Festival Chorus, Youth Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony. Juanjo Mena conducts.
Abels: THE OPEN HAND
On February 12, 2023, the Los Angeles Chorale performs Michael Abels’ THE OPEN HAND, conducted by Grant Gershon. The performance is as part of the choir’s “Choose Something Like a Star” program at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Moravec: SANCTUARY ROAD (Reduced Version)
On April 29, 2023, the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati performs Paul Moravec’s oratorio Sanctuary Road. The work features a libretto by Mark Campbell and is based on the writings of historic figure William Still. Mark Hella Johnson conducts the performance at the Jason Kaplan Theatre in Cincinnati, OH.
Locklair: THE HARVARD/ASHMONT EVENING SERVICE *WORLD PREMIERE*
On March 23 and 26, Dan Locklair’s new choral work THE HARVARD/ASHMONT EVENING SERVICE will be premiered by the Harvard Glee Club, Harvard University Choir, and The All Saints’ Choir of Men and Boys at Harvard University’s Memorial Church in Cambridge, MA, followed by a performance at The Parish of All Saints, Ashmont in Dorchester, MA.
Locklair: THE HARVARD/ASHMONT EVENING SERVICE *WORLD PREMIERE*
On March 23 and 26, Dan Locklair’s new choral work THE HARVARD/ASHMONT EVENING SERVICE will be premiered by the Harvard Glee Club, Harvard University Choir, and The All Saints’ Choir of Men and Boys at Harvard University’s Memorial Church in Cambridge, MA, followed by a performance at The Parish of All Saints, Ashmont in Dorchester, MA.
Locklair: REQUIEM
On April 23, 2023; the Sanctuary Choir of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church performs Dan Locklair’s REQUIEM. Gregory Fuller conducts the concert – which also features string players from the University of Southern Mississippi – in Hattiesburg, MS.
Locklair: WINTER (from The Forgottens)
On December 17, 2022, Dan Locklair’s WINTER (from The Forgotten) will be performed by Voices – The Chapel Chorus. Stephen A. Futrell conducts the concert at Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall (UNC) Chapel Hill, NC.
