CT Master Chorale To Present 22nd Annual Spring Concert In Danbury

**News Release Submitted by The Connecticut Master Chorale**

The Connecticut Master Chorale, under the direction of Tina Johns Heidrich, will present its 22nd annual Spring Concert on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 164 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury CT.

The program will feature To Hope! A Celebration! by Dave Brubeck, an exciting work of grand proportion and a monumental affirmation of hope and exultation. Composed in 1979, it is powerful, multifaceted, and displays his superb choral writing ability with profoundly moving passages, dance-like rhythms, deep emotion, and a strong sense of optimism.

Mr. Brubeck became a legend in the 1950s for his iconic and revolutionary jazz, but most of those adoring fans were unaware that he was a classically trained musician. During a stellar career lasting more than six decades, he also created a substantial body of innovative secular and religious works integrating classical music with jazz.

He often mentioned To Hope! as one of the highlights of his career. We honor this remarkable man and are pleased to finally participate in the official world-wide celebration Dave Brubeck 100.

The Chorale first performed To Hope! in March 2000 and we look forward to singing this magnificent work again and introducing it to a new audience!

Also on the program is I’m Gonna Sing! by André Thomas – a collection of spirituals from the master of spiritual writing. Dr. Thomas is a distinguished conductor, composer and arranger who is especially well known for his wonderfully unique arrangements of traditional spirituals. During 2020-2022 he was the Visiting Professor of Conducting and Interim Conductor of the Yale Camerata at Yale, and he is currently an Associate Artist with the London Symphony Orchestra.

The Chorale will be joined by Mezzo-Soprano Wendy Gerbier and Tenor Marques Hollie, and accompanied by Joseph Jacovino on piano, and the Connecticut Master Chorale Orchestra.

Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from any singing member, by calling (203) 740-9533, or by PayPal – send to payment@cmchorale.org

More information about the music, the Connecticut Master Chorale and the venue can be found at www.cmchorale.org Masks are optional, the venue is handicap accessible and doors open at 2:15. There is plenty of parking in the area – look for the signs.