This transcendent and unique setting of the Finnish Orthodox service was premiered at the Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki in 1971, yet it has never been performed in its complete concert version of both Matins and Vespers in the United States. We are proud to collaborate the with the Erkko Foundation in presenting the U.S. premiere of this stunning work for a cappella choir and soloists in memory of Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Halley Gilbert, soprano
Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano
Marc Day, tenor
Malcolm Merriweather, baritone
Matt Boehler, bass
Kent Tritle, conductor
The Conservatory Choral Union and Conservatory Singers present Part I of Handel’s oratorio Messiah with orchestra, and soloists from the Conservatory of Music.
The Reading Choral Society presents freedom songs, spirituals and other inspirational songs in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm J. Merriweather, guest conductor
Our winter concert is a party celebrating French composers in the twentieth century. At “French Fête,” the audience will be transported to France through dramatic yet impressionistic choral works by Jean Langlais, Lili Boulanger, Reynaldo Hahn, Marcel Dupré, and Claude Debussy. Dr. Raymond Nagem, Associate Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, will accompany the choir from the console of the Wicks organ at St. Jean Baptiste. Stevie Ryan will play solo piano works by Ravel and Debussy.
The Dessoff Choirs Chamber Chorus present Bach’s Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227, Buxtehude’s Herzlich, lieb hab ich dic o Herr. The choir will be accompanied by a chamber ensemble of instruments. Merriweather will perform Samuel Barber’s Dover Beach with string quartet.
The Dessoff Choirs Chamber Chorus
Malcolm J. Merriweather, baritone and conductor
High School choirs from around New York State join the Choral Studies Department and the Voice Department for a day of choral adjudacation, masterclasses, and performances.
Conservatory Singers, Choral Union
Richard Barret, Voice Department Chair
Malcolm J. Merriweather, Director of Choral Studies
Join the Dessoff Choirs in concert with Fort Tryon as a backdrop. The natural beauty of the park is the perfect backdrop for a concert that features music from around the world. The choir will sing choral music that originates in China, Haiti, and the Middle East.
Malcolm J. Merriweather, conductor
The Conservatory of Music Symphonic Choir and Conservatory Singers present Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with chamber orchestra.
Malcolm J. Merriweather, conductor
The Chamber Choir of the United Nations International School (UNIS) join the Dessoff Choirs in concert. UNIS will present their own set of music and The Dessoff Choirs will sing choral music from China, Haiti, and the Middle East. The featured piece on the program will be Lembit Beecher’s The New Amorous World
Daniel Stroup, Director of UNIS Chamber Choir
Malcolm J. Merriweather, conductor
Malcolm will be the clinician for the children’s choir for the Music in Worship sessions for two weeks.
