American Voices: Rhythms and Rhymers

An uplifting concert of choral works by American composers who looked to American poets for their inspiration. These two art forms are clearly meant for each other.

Robert Frost: among America’s best poets and renowned for his use of rural life to depict complex social and philosophical issues. Randall Thompson: a composer whose name is synonymous with 20th century American choral music. Robert Frost’s poetry is coupled to Randall Thompson’s musical interpretations in “Frostiana” plus other works. Additional American poets/composers to be featured include Walt Whitman/Norman Dello Joio (“A Jubilant Song”), and Elizabeth Bishop/David Brunner (“I Am in Need of Music”). The audience will also be treated to a premiere of “Tudor Triptych”, a trilogy composed by the Chorale’s Music Director, Michael Conley, based on 16th century English poetry, including a touching poem of lost love by Queen Elizabeth I.