OF ALL THE KINGS
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5 PM
Westover Baptist Church
1125 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, VA 22205
Westover Baptist Church
1125 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, VA 22205
Join us for an extraordinary evening as the Arlington Chorale presents Of All the Kings. Celebrating historical icons and musical legends, this concert has something for everyone! You’ll hear well-known holiday favorites like the beloved carol, "Good King Wenceslas," Nat King Cole’s timeless classic, “The Christmas Song,” and Antonio Vivaldi’s uplifting Gloria. We will also introduce you to Margaret Bonds’ The Ballad of the Brown King, a rarely performed work with libretto by Langston Hughes that premiered in 1954. This captivating story of Balthazar, one of the Three Wise Men, weaves together elements of spirituals, gospel, and classical music, creating a unique and soul-stirring experience that will resonate with all.
The Chorale is proud to collaborate with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington for this concert, working with museum director Dr. Scott Edwin Taylor and Saundra Green, a long-time Halls Hill resident. These two speakers will share some of the struggles faced by Margaret Bonds, a Black female composer, as she strove to have her work taken seriously in America in a time before the Civil Rights movement. Don’t miss this incredible musical event!
The Chorale is proud to collaborate with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington for this concert, working with museum director Dr. Scott Edwin Taylor and Saundra Green, a long-time Halls Hill resident. These two speakers will share some of the struggles faced by Margaret Bonds, a Black female composer, as she strove to have her work taken seriously in America in a time before the Civil Rights movement. Don’t miss this incredible musical event!
THE STRANGER
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 5 PM
Westover Baptist Church
1125 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, VA 22205
Westover Baptist Church
1125 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, VA 22205
Embark on a profound musical journey with Kim Andre Arnesen's The Stranger. This extraordinary work was crafted to raise awareness for the plight of refugees worldwide, shedding light on their stories, struggles, and resilience. Commissioned by the Together in Hope project, whose mission is changing lives through music with a purpose, this work focuses the power of music on issues of our shared humanity. Using religious texts from the world’s major religions and first-person immigrant poetry, The Stranger serves as a call to action, compelling us to confront the challenges faced by millions of individuals displaced from their homes.
We are excited to welcome Negin Khwalpak, an Afghan conductor, who will conduct a movement of this large new work with orchestra. Presented in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), members of the Arlington Chorale and its youth ensemble, Performers With Purpose, have been working with local refugees over the past year. Help us welcome new members of our community as we find a common language through music, a language that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances.
We are excited to welcome Negin Khwalpak, an Afghan conductor, who will conduct a movement of this large new work with orchestra. Presented in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), members of the Arlington Chorale and its youth ensemble, Performers With Purpose, have been working with local refugees over the past year. Help us welcome new members of our community as we find a common language through music, a language that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances.
MISA á BUENOS AIRES with QuinTango
Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 5 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204
Come hear a captivating fusion of musical genres as the Arlington Chorale joins forces with local professional tango ensemble QuinTango! Together, these internationally renowned artists and the Chorale will present Martin Palmeri's mesmerizing masterpiece, Misa á Buenos Aires (Misatango). This unique composition combines the power of a classical mass with the rhythmic intensity and sensuality of tango, resulting in an exhilarating musical experience. With lush harmonies, intricate melodies, and pulsating rhythms, Misatango weaves together the sacred and the passionate, captivating audiences with its unique blend of genres.
QuinTango artists Joan Singer and Emmanuel Trifilio will work with students from Performers With Purpose and Edu-Futuro, an organization that serves Latino immigrant families. On this concert, we are proud to present a song they will compose together, as well as pieces from QuinTango’s own repertoire. Let us transport you to the world of Argentine tango, where the boundaries between classical and popular music blur, an exhilarating journey where spirit and passion reign supreme!
QuinTango artists Joan Singer and Emmanuel Trifilio will work with students from Performers With Purpose and Edu-Futuro, an organization that serves Latino immigrant families. On this concert, we are proud to present a song they will compose together, as well as pieces from QuinTango’s own repertoire. Let us transport you to the world of Argentine tango, where the boundaries between classical and popular music blur, an exhilarating journey where spirit and passion reign supreme!
