The National Master Chorale is a new semiprofessional chorus in Washington, D.C., that seeks to advance American choral excellence by combining professional artistry with the beauty of architecture and the written word. Please explore the site to learn more about the National Master Chorale and our current season.
Inaugural Concert: Winter into Spring
with Distinguished Guest Lecturer Morten Lauridsen
Sunday, February 28, 2010, 7:00 PM
The National Presbyterian Church
Tickets: $10-$30
This 20th-century program will explore themes of Winter, Spring, transition, and transformation through choral works of Poulenc, Hindemith, Copland, Lauridsen, and others. The evening will feature Morten Lauridsen’s first choral cycle, Mid-Winter Songs, and a pre-concert talk by the esteemed composer.
“I join the choral community at large and especially the fortunate citizens of Washington, D.C., in welcoming the formation of the National Master Chorale. Maestro Colohan and his splendid singers are committed to choral excellence and will enrich the lives of all who experience their artistry. I’m delighted that my music will be part of their inaugural concert in February, and I will travel from Los Angeles to be with them as they begin their first season of concerts.”
Morten Lauridsen, Composer
Recipient, 2007 National Medal of Arts