Masterworks Chorale Presents: Lifted in Song
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The final concert of the season from Masterworks Chorale promises to be one of the most moving and memorable musical experiences of the year. Lifted in Song: The Connections Concert invites audiences on a journey through gorgeous choral music spanning the Renaissance, Romantic, and Modern eras, woven together through themes of love, faith, joy, relationships, and the human spirit.
At the heart of this annual Connections Concert is Artistic Director Tim Cloeter’s unique gift for creating meaningful musical conversations between pieces. As concertgoers know well, he often invites audiences to experience groups of compositions without interruption, allowing listeners to feel the emotional and artistic “connections” between works more deeply.
This year’s repertoire offers a dazzling range of musical colors and emotions. From the exuberant energy of William Byrd’s Sing Joyfully to the serene beauty of Charles Villiers Stanford’s Psalm setting, audiences will experience centuries of sacred and secular choral music brought vividly to life.
Modern favorites add warmth, rhythm, and heartfelt emotion to the program. Rosephanye Powell’s radiant Arise, Beloved celebrates love with soaring melodies inspired by the Song of Solomon, while Daniel E. Gawthrop’s beloved Sing Me to Heaven reminds us of music’s extraordinary power to comfort, heal, and inspire.
The concert also embraces humor and humanity with selections like Spring from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, alongside the haunting folk classic Loch Lomond, whose bittersweet longing contrasts beautifully with the joyful exuberance found elsewhere in the program.
Audiences can also expect moments of deep encouragement and hope through works like Kyle Pederson’s Bend, a moving reminder that none of us bends through life alone, and Cedrick Howoseb’s rhythm-filled Mahona, bursting with infectious joy and celebration.
Whether sublime, spirited, contemplative, or playful, every piece contributes to an uplifting musical experience that showcases the remarkable artistry and expressive power of the Chorale.
This season finale is more than a concert. It is an invitation to listen deeply, reflect, celebrate, and be lifted in song. We hope to see you there!
At the heart of this annual Connections Concert is Artistic Director Tim Cloeter’s unique gift for creating meaningful musical conversations between pieces. As concertgoers know well, he often invites audiences to experience groups of compositions without interruption, allowing listeners to feel the emotional and artistic “connections” between works more deeply.
This year’s repertoire offers a dazzling range of musical colors and emotions. From the exuberant energy of William Byrd’s Sing Joyfully to the serene beauty of Charles Villiers Stanford’s Psalm setting, audiences will experience centuries of sacred and secular choral music brought vividly to life.
Modern favorites add warmth, rhythm, and heartfelt emotion to the program. Rosephanye Powell’s radiant Arise, Beloved celebrates love with soaring melodies inspired by the Song of Solomon, while Daniel E. Gawthrop’s beloved Sing Me to Heaven reminds us of music’s extraordinary power to comfort, heal, and inspire.
The concert also embraces humor and humanity with selections like Spring from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, alongside the haunting folk classic Loch Lomond, whose bittersweet longing contrasts beautifully with the joyful exuberance found elsewhere in the program.
Audiences can also expect moments of deep encouragement and hope through works like Kyle Pederson’s Bend, a moving reminder that none of us bends through life alone, and Cedrick Howoseb’s rhythm-filled Mahona, bursting with infectious joy and celebration.
Whether sublime, spirited, contemplative, or playful, every piece contributes to an uplifting musical experience that showcases the remarkable artistry and expressive power of the Chorale.
This season finale is more than a concert. It is an invitation to listen deeply, reflect, celebrate, and be lifted in song. We hope to see you there!
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Where is it happening?
Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604-1557, United States
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Host or PublisherMasterworks Chorale of Toledo
