On Sunday, April 21, at 3:00 PM, prepare to be transported into a world of sublime beauty and musical mastery at the gorgeous Groton Hill Music Center. The Nashoba Valley Chorale, led by Conductor and Music Director Anne Watson-Born, proudly presents a captivating evening of classical gems, headlined by the New England premiere of Augusta Read Thomas’s contemporary masterpiece, “Far Past War.”
Featured Performers:
Nashoba Valley Chorale: Anne Watson-Born, Conductor and Music Director
Baritone Soloist: Christòpheren Nomura
Soprano Soloist: Brianna J Robinson
Tenor Soloist: Fred C. VanNess, Jr.
Musicians from the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra
Program Highlights:
Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams: A timeless masterpiece, promising an unforgettable auditory experience.
Far Past War by Augusta Read Thomas (New England Premiere): A lyrical choral piece featuring poetry by local resident Cammy Thomas, sister to the composer. The performance will include a live reading by Cammy Thomas and a message from Augusta Read Thomas.
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by Adolphus Hailstork: Moving from despair to hope, Hailstork’s composition draws inspiration from African-American spirituals, resonating with powerful psalms.
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