On May 14 and 15, Concord Chorale will present “I am a Voice that Sings” a concert premiering a new piece by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm by the same name, as well as other pieces that speak to how music can heal us and connect us to each other.
The title piece was commissioned by the Pandemic Proof Commissioning Consortium of 2022, a group that included Concord Chorale. Referring to this piece, Elibet Chase, Chorale president says, “I am a Voice that Sings … helps us reclaim our identity as singers and remember the healing and joy that can be shared through music.”
The other pieces in the concert are Bach’s BWV 131-Aus Der Tiefen (“Out of the depths I call unto You”), Heavenly Hurt, a collection of Emily Dickinson poems set to beautifully haunting music by Alice Parker, and a setting of Psalm 61 (“Hear my cry, O God”) composed by Zanaida Robles.
“Throughout the concert, we lean into the action words of ‘call’ and ‘cry,’ relishing the opportunity to use our voices in more intimate proximity than has been allowed in the past few years,” said Jenny Cooper, director of Concord Chorale.
Accompanying Concord Chorale in this concert will be collaborative pianist Liya Nigmati, and local cellist Kate Jensik, as well as a baroque chamber ensemble.
Concord Chorale will present the concert in person at South Congregational Church in Concord, as well as online. Saturday’s performance will be livestreamed and then rebroadcast during Sunday’s concert.
Showtimes are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at concordchorale.ticketleap.com. Cost ranges from $15 to $22 and free for students with ID. Masks are required for in-person attendance.
Established in 1969, Concord Chorale is an auditioned vocal ensemble dedicated to excellence in the performance of choral music for the cultural enrichment and enjoyment of its audience and its members.