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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. We especially seek those singing tenor and bass. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of March 12th and 19th between 5:45 and 6:30 PM. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes’ walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” Green Line. Free parking is available in the church parking lot. An overview of our 2023-2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-6/2024-03-19/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. We especially seek those singing tenor and bass. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of March 12th and 19th between 5:45 and 6:30 PM. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes’ walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” Green Line. Free parking is available in the church parking lot. An overview of our 2023-2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-6/2024-03-12/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Presents "Fate and Faith"
DESCRIPTION:In March\, we explore fate and faith through the richly expressive music of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Lobgesang\, Johannes Brahms’s Schicksalslied\, and Felix\nMendelssohn’s Psalm 42. \nThe concert will be with Professional Orchestra.\nDana Lynne Varga\, Soprano Soloist\nConducted by Artistic Director Dr. Michael Driscoll \nGeneral Admission $40; Students $10; EBT/WIC Cards- Free at Door\nOpen Seating – Purchase tickets online at: https://events.humanitix.com/test-event-n66hoxj7\nmarketing@CommonwealthChorale.com 617-527-7464 \nABOUT THE CONCERT\nChoral music of the 19th century is well known for its melodic\, romantic and expressive elements\, often exploring themes of faith and fate. Our March concert provides a delicious feast from two of this period’s best known composers\, Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn\, and a third\, Fanny Mendelsshohn Hensel\, who but for the social mores of her day\, would likely be as well known. \nTo celebrate her son’s birth\, Hensel wrote Lobgesang using biblical texts to create a choral symphony celebrating spirituality and praising life. Given the hazards of child-birth in her time\, perhaps Hensel’s music also celebrates trust in fate and a leap of faith! Brahms’ much loved Schicksalslied is an elegant choral setting of a poem with the same name (Song of Destiny); it\, too\, explores the joys of human existence and the cruel whims of fate. Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42 provides vivid visual and sensual imagery of a stag or deer\, likening its desire for fresh water to the soul’s need for God and encouraging the reader to have faith that God will provide. \nWhatever your religious or theological beliefs\, the rich harmonic textures\, expressive melodies\, and meticulous craftsmanship of these compositions\, with their balance of classical form and romantic sentiment\, will lift your spirits and feed your soul!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-presents-fate-and-faith/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions\nTuesday\, January 2 & 9 at 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm \nCommonwealth Chorale seeks to recruit singers of all voice types — especially tenor and bass — with strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of January 2  and 9\, 5:45 pm-6:45 pm\, at the group’s new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays\, 7:45 pm-9:15 pm. Review the upcoming 2023-2024 season and apply online for an audition.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-5/2024-01-09/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions\nTuesday\, January 2 & 9 at 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm \nCommonwealth Chorale seeks to recruit singers of all voice types — especially tenor and bass — with strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of January 2  and 9\, 5:45 pm-6:45 pm\, at the group’s new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays\, 7:45 pm-9:15 pm. Review the upcoming 2023-2024 season and apply online for an audition.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-5/2024-01-02/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale presents Glory and Praise
DESCRIPTION:Glory and Praise\nSaturday\, November 18th\, 8:00 pm \nCommonwealth Chorale sings a new “composer concert” Glory and Praise at the Church of the Holy Name. With Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms\, Francis Poulenc: Gloria\, Salomon Sulzer: Psalm 111\, and César Franck: Psalm 150. Check out their website for complete program notes by Margarita Restrepo\, Ph.D.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-presents-glory-and-praise/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T174500
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions can be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday\, September 5 and Tuesday\, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. Ample free parking is also available close-by. An overview of our 2023 – 2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-2/2023-09-12/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T184500
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions can be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday\, September 5 and Tuesday\, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. Ample free parking is also available close-by. An overview of our 2023 – 2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-2/2023-09-05/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T214500
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale hosts 2023 Audition Dates​​
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks choral singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. \nAuditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Monday\, August 28 and Tuesday August 29 between 5:45 and 9:45 PM. Auditions can also be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday\, September 5 and Tuesday\, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. To request an audition\, tap or click on the “Read More” button below.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-hosts-2023-audition-dates/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Monday\, August 28 and Tuesday August 29 between 5:45 and 9:45 PM. Auditions can also be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday\, September 5 and Tuesday\, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. Ample free parking is also available close-by. An overview of our 2023 – 2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-3/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performing Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T174500
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Monday\, August 28 and Tuesday August 29 between 5:45 and 9:45 PM. Auditions can also be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday\, September 5 and Tuesday\, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church\, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center\, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. Ample free parking is also available close-by. An overview of our 2023 – 2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T220000
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Concert presents Celebrating Harmony in Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Harmony in Troubled Times\nJohn Rutter (b. 1945): Requiem\nFlorence Price (1887-1953): Praise the Lord and selections from Communion Service in F\nWith organ and professional orchestra\nFor our final concert\, we celebrate harmony with John Rutter’s belovedRequiem and selections from works by Florence Price. We are delighted to bring you Rutter’s modern Requiem which incorporates parts of the Latin Requiem with added psalms and biblical verses in English. An undeservedly overlooked and significant American composer\, Florence Price’s beautifully written Praise the Lord and selections from the Communion Service in F  are settings of familiar texts that reflect both her European influenced training at New England Conservatory and her Southern roots. Price was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Commonwealth Chorale is pleased and excited to introduce our audience to music by this talented composer.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-concert/2023-05-13/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Concert presents Celebrating Harmony in Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Harmony in Troubled Times\nJohn Rutter (b. 1945): Requiem\nFlorence Price (1887-1953): Praise the Lord and selections from Communion Service in F\nWith organ and professional orchestra\nFor our final concert\, we celebrate harmony with John Rutter’s belovedRequiem and selections from works by Florence Price. We are delighted to bring you Rutter’s modern Requiem which incorporates parts of the Latin Requiem with added psalms and biblical verses in English. An undeservedly overlooked and significant American composer\, Florence Price’s beautifully written Praise the Lord and selections from the Communion Service in F  are settings of familiar texts that reflect both her European influenced training at New England Conservatory and her Southern roots. Price was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Commonwealth Chorale is pleased and excited to introduce our audience to music by this talented composer.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-concert/2023-03-19/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
CREATED:20221207T184043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T184043Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Commonwealth Chorale
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale is an auditioned chorus that attracts singers from the metropolitan Boston area. For our 2022-2023 season\, we seek experienced choral singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Under new Artistic Director Michael Driscoll\, the 2022-2023 season celebrates a diverse program of composers new and familiar\, including works by Mozart and John Rutter. The season also includes major works by women: Marianna Martines\, a contemporary of Mozart and Haydn; Florence Price\, the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer\, and Carol Barnett’s The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. \nAuditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Tuesday\, January 3\, 2023 from 5:30-6:45 pm\, and Tuesday\, January 10th from 5:30pm-6:45pm at Eliot Church\, 474 Center St.\, Newton MA. For audition information and to sign up for an audition\, please visit https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/auditions-for-commonwealth-chorale/
LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
CREATED:20220705T142710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T173042Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Concert presents Celebrating Harmony in Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Harmony in Troubled Times\nJohn Rutter (b. 1945): Requiem\nFlorence Price (1887-1953): Praise the Lord and selections from Communion Service in F\nWith organ and professional orchestra\nFor our final concert\, we celebrate harmony with John Rutter’s belovedRequiem and selections from works by Florence Price. We are delighted to bring you Rutter’s modern Requiem which incorporates parts of the Latin Requiem with added psalms and biblical verses in English. An undeservedly overlooked and significant American composer\, Florence Price’s beautifully written Praise the Lord and selections from the Communion Service in F  are settings of familiar texts that reflect both her European influenced training at New England Conservatory and her Southern roots. Price was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Commonwealth Chorale is pleased and excited to introduce our audience to music by this talented composer.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-concert/2022-11-19/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
CREATED:20211026T154511Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale presents: Majestic Sounds
DESCRIPTION:This\, our final concert of the season\, is one not to be missed. It showcases our classical roots and celebrates the one who developed and fine-tuned them over the last 43 years. Artistic Director David Carrier is retiring and this\, his final concert\, is his magnificent finish: Joseph Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis (Lord Nelson Mass) and J.S. Bach’s Cantata 140 ( Wachet auf\, ruft uns die Stimme ) also known as Awake\, a voice is calling. Carrier will conduct orchestra\, chorus\, and soloists: soprano Dana Varga\, mezzo-soprano Vera Savage\, tenor Matthew Anderson\, and baritone David McFerrin. \nMajestic Sounds: sure to inspire joy and hope to the listener\, a concert to lift the spirits. \nTo purchase tickets\, click here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-presents-majestic-sounds/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
CREATED:20211026T154308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T145830Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled-Commonwealth Chorale presents: Country Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Classical or bluegrass? In our second concert of the season\, no need to choose. Composer Carol Barnett has combined the two styles in her bluegrass Mass\, The World Beloved. In her unusual approach Barnett has written what she calls “cheery sacred music\,” blending the usual solemnity of a Mass with down-home energy and rhythms of bluegrass. Please join us to hear Gwyneth Walker comment on her work and see how successful she is in her wonderful combination of styles. The performance will be accompanied by the renowned bluegrass band\, Monroe Crossing. \nIn addition\, the chorus will perform selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs: Long Time Ago\, At the River\, and Simple Gifts. Monroe Crossing will also perform a set of bluegrass music. \nTo purchase tickets\, click here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-presents-country-sounds/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Name\, 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Music,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T170000
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale presents: American Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Live performances are returning and Commonwealth Chorale has a great year planned! Maestro David Carrier has programmed a superb concert season to celebrate his retirement. Be ready to go for a ride with Paul Revere\, pick up a bluegrass banjo\, and then sit back and enjoy Bach and Haydn. \nOur first concert presents nostalgic Americana through the works of Randall Thompson\, Gwyneth Walker and Stephen Paulus.  In March\, we present a unique and uplifting concert with music by Copland and Barnett. The nationally renowned bluegrass band\, Monroe Crossing\, will join us in performing Barnett’s The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. For our final concert in May\, we return to our classical roots with a performance of Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis (Lord Nelson Mass) and Bach’s Cantata 140 (Wachet auf\, ruft uns die Stimme). This is a season not to be missed. \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-presents-american-sounds/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T103259
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale: Reverence & Joy
DESCRIPTION:Melt your winter blues away with Commonwealth Chorale’s richly textured program of brass\, chorus\, and more. Bruckner considered his Te Deum his favorite (and possibly greatest) work. Gustav Mahler described it as written “for the tongues of angels\, heaven-blest\, chastened hearts\, and souls purified in the fire!” Bernstein’s French and Latin choruses\, written as incidental music for The Lark\, will also feature narration from the play\, based on the life of Joan of Arc. Finally\, Bob Chilcott’s joyful Jubilate draws on both traditional Latin text and verses from the poet-priest Gerard Manley Hopkins. Soloists for the program are: Chelsea Blaser\, soprano; Vera Savage\, mezzo-soprano\, Neil Ferreira\, tenor; and David Cushing\, bass. Cost: $25-35. More info at https://commonwealthchorale.com/reverence.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-reverence-joy/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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