Connecticut's premier professional choir, delighting audiences since 1974. Connecticut Choral Artists - CONCORA presents choral music at the highest level, from the Baroque to the present day. CONCORA programs challenge, excite, educate, and inspire audiences across New England. Under the direction of Chris Shepard, Artistic Director, the ensemble’s versatility is displayed in its wide range of repertoire and in the crafting of ensembles from among the choir’s roster of singers.
CONCORA has been praised as “one of the premier musical forces in the state,” “one of our region’s priceless musical assets,” and “a model of choral artistry.” Choral music has the power to cross cultural boundaries and to move hearts; CONCORA’s mission to reach a broad and diverse audience extends not only to the choral aficionado, but also to those who may be touched by the beauty of the choral art for the first time.
Description
CONCORA performs works inspired by artwork on display in the permanent galleries at the New Britain Museum for American Art. The music is programmed from the same period as the featured artwork, and projections of the artwork will be shown during the performance, providing a complementary visual and auditory experience audience members.
Led by Artistic Director Chris Shepard and Guest Conductor Ellen Gilson Voth, this program is a audio-visual representation of American art and music throughout the history of the national. Repertoire includes:
- Chester - William Billings
- Four Pastorales - Cecil Effinger
- Of Distant Skies - Ellen Gilson Voth
- Six Madrigals - William Hawley
- Americana - Randall Thompson
- Fern Hill - John Corigliano
Date & Time
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue Details
Trinity College Chapel
300 Summit StreetHartford, Connecticut 06106
