Founded in 1966, the New Amsterdam Singers is a critically acclaimed chorus of 70+ voices, performing in and around New York City under the direction of Clara Longstreth. Through adventurous programs, commissions and premieres, and collaborations with other ensembles, we strive to nurture and expand New York City’s dynamic choral community.
Description
Please note: this is a live-streamed event that will remain active for two weeks after the concert date. If you are looking to purchase in-person tickets, click here.
The centerpiece of this concert is the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer Philip Lasser. His La Signification des Lettres sets a series of 13th century French poems that follow the letters of the alphabet. Continuing with works in French, the chorus will perform a piece by Haitian American composer Sydney Guillaume that set poems by his father, Gabriel T. Guillaume: Le Dernier Voyage, a meditation on the joys and pains of life. Also on the program are Gabriel Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Romancero Gitano, featuring poems by Federico Garcia Lorca and classical guitar.
Date & Time
Mar 23, 2025 4:00 PM - Apr 6, 2025 11:30 PM
Venue Details
Online Stream
New York, New York