Rediscovery invites you on a musical journey through time, showcasing both overlooked masterpieces and fresh interpretations of familiar works. This concert aims to bring attention to composers and pieces that deserve wider recognition, while also presenting beloved classics in a new light.
Program highlights:
– Florence Price’s “Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight”: A powerful, rarely performed work by one of America’s pioneering Black female composers.
– Reimagined works by Gustav Mahler: Experience Mahler’s compositions through a new choral lens.
– Maurice Duruflé’s arrangements: Discover this French composer’s unique interpretations of classic pieces.
– Stephen Foster reimagined: Hear familiar melodies transformed through contemporary choral arrangements.
– Additional works that exemplify the theme of rediscovery in choral music.