Broadway Presbyterian Church
601 West 114th Street at BroadwayThe 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 two pieces by Haitian American composer Sydney Guillaume that set poems by his father, Gabriel T. Guillaume: C’est Beau, La Vie and Le Dernier Voyage, both meditations 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.
Please note: our Friday concert will be pay-as-you-wish, with a minimum of $5.
Mar 21 - 23, 2025
Broadway Presbyterian Church
601 West 114th Street at Broadway
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.
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