Let Voices Resound

Friday 21 April / 7:30PM

Jack Singer Concert Hall

Curated Series 3

Supported by Chorus Sponsor: Borak Forte Program

Please refer to the special 60th anniversary concert program, featuring the program for tonight’s concert, a look back on the Chorus’ history, and program notes about the music. This commemorative program guide will be available in the lobby at Let Voices Resound on 21 April.

Concert includes a 20-minute intermission Program and artists subject to change without notice

Let Voices Resound celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, featuring music for chorus and the Jack Singer Concert Hall's Carthy Organ. The Chorus will perform works by William Walton, Bob Chilcott, Jonathan Dove, Eric Whitacre, Laura Hawley, Kristopher Fulton, Mark Sirett, and Ruth Watson Henderson, and will be joined by Cantaré Children’s Choir, Neil Cockburn, and soloists for this special concert.

The Chorus is made up of more than 115 dedicated volunteer singers in Calgary from all walks of life — they are musicians, artists, scientists, engineers, teachers, medical personnel, legal experts, skilled trades people, and much more. While many have years of musical training, they all share a common interest — singing. Over the years, the Chorus has become one of Calgary’s leading musical institutions, delivering excellence in the performance of choral music and promoting the enjoyment of choral singing in Calgary communities. The large vocal ensemble is one of only two choruses in Canada that is part of a major professional symphony orchestra. Want to get involved? Learn more about auditions at calgaryphil.com/chorus.

On Friday 21 April, the Chorus will move from the Choir Loft down to centre stage at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Appearing without the Orchestra, you have the chance to hear the Chorus perform stunning choir music in this unique concert experience, featuring songs with themes of celebration, joy, beauty, unity, mythology, and of course, light and hope.