This lunchtime recital features a talented American choir accompanied by piano, blending elements of folk, classical, sacred, and romantic music. Audiences can expect a rich tapestry of harmonies that celebrate cultural heritage and spiritual themes, creating an atmosphere that is both uplifting and reflective. The repertoire will likely include traditional folk and harmonious classical songs, along with poignant sacred pieces and romantic melodies that resonate with deep emotional connection.
Artistic Director, Kathryn Harsha, holds a Master of Music in Conducting from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance from Bluffton University. While studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, she served as Assistant Conductor of the Chorale des Étudiants Etrangères and studied conducting at the Messiaen Conservatoire in Saint-Maurice, France. She has conducted several choruses and orchestras across the United States and performed in Europe numerous times.
The Alexandria Choral Society perform a broad spectrum of choral works, from the Renaissance to modern American composers and from a great variety of musical cultures.
Free entry, with an optional donation.