American Echoes explores the rich tapestry of American choral music from early New England hymnody to modern masterworks. It features the bold harmonies of William Billings, Randall Thompson’s iconic The Last Words of David and his stirring Testament of Freedom along with contemporary favorites including James Mulholland’s A Red, Red Rose, Morten Lauridsen’s Prayer, and James Erb’s Shenandoah, concluding with Florece Price’s powerful cantata Abraham Walks at Midnight, a moving musical portrait of Lincoln’s enduring moral legacy.
Sat. May 2 and Sun. May 3 at 4 pm
Scarborough Presbyterian Church
671 Scarborough Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY
General admission tickets are $25. Seniors: $22. Students: $12. Children under 12 with an adult: free. They can be purchased from a Taghkanic member, online at https://taghkanicchoraleS26.rsvpify.com or in person at the concert.
Following each performance, audiences are invited to stay for a wine and snack reception. The concerts will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
Established in 1967, The Taghkanic Chorale has been sharing great choral masterworks with Westchester/Putnam audiences for 58 years. It is a non-profit, non-sectarian group that rehearses Tuesday evenings and performs each Spring and Fall. For information visit: www.taghkanicchorale.org.