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2024-2025 SEASON
THE CHOIR IN STEREO
NOVEMBER 16 & 17
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL (DOWNTOWN)
This is a concert of acapella antiphonal singing. Historically, antiphonal music is of great antiquity and occurs in the folk and liturgical music of many cultures. It was often performed by two choirs simultaneously in different regions and locations of the performance venue.
The Bach Choir’s configurations will explore the far nooks and crannies of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
A CHORAL CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FEB 22 @ 7:30pm & FEB 23 @ 4:00pm
EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
In celebration of Black History Month, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh features the music of Adolphus Hailstork, a modern-day composer whose creations reflect his own African American, Native American and European ancestry, and other Black composers, whose works have enriched diverse musical genres, from classical to contemporary. You will hear the jazzy tunes of Duke Ellington and Pittsburgh’s own Billy Strayhorn, sacred themes by R. Nathaniel Dett, Mark Butler and Undine Smith Moore, and the poems of Langston Hughes set to music by Margaret Bonds and Leslie Adams, among others. Through these diverse and powerful works, the Bach Choir recognizes and honors the enduring contributions of Black artists to the world of choral music and offers an evening of reflection, joy, and beauty.
MOTOWN MANIA
MAY 3 @ 7:30pm & MAY 4 @ 4:00pm
GREATER PITTSBURGH MASONIC CENTER
Featuring soloists Michelle Johnson & Kenny Stockard
Coined from “motor” and “town”, Motown became the nickname for Detroit, from which arose this most influential popular music style. A blend of soul and mainstream popular styles, this music dominated the 60’s and 70’s in America, giving rise to The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops and many other solo artists.