National Concerts Presents Alzheimer's Stories at Carnegie Hall

On April 9, National Concerts presents Alzheimer’s Stories, a choral work conducted by Bruce Rogers featuring the National Masterwork Chorus joined by guest soloists Heather Johnson and Keith Phares. The performance is based on memories of chorus members whose loved ones have had Alzheimer’s and ends with a hopeful message to caregivers.

The National Concerts presentation of Alzheimer’s Stories will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at Carnegie Hall. It is an original commission from the Susquehanna Valley Chorale in collaboration with 2012 Grammy-Award winning opera librettist Herschel Garfein. A portion of the proceeds from the performance benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and its care, support and research programs.

Mitch L. Hymowitz, events manager at the Alzheimer’s Association, says, “We are grateful for the support of National Concerts and for its production of Alzheimer’s Stories. This work uplifts the voices of families affected by Alzheimer’s, helping to raise awareness and reduce stigma.”

About the performers:

Bruce Rogers is the Director of Choral Activities at Mt. San Antonio College. Choirs under his direction have achieved top ranking in national and international competitions throughout the world. His choirs have had the honor of performing at eight California State Conventions, and fourteen ACDA Regional and National Conventions.

Heather Johnson, hailed by Opera News as "a dramatic singer in the truest sense", has received critical acclaim for her work both on the opera and concert stage. Performance highlights include appearances at the Metropolitan Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Dallas Opera, Chautauqua Opera, and Opera Southwest.

Keith Phares has appeared in leading roles with Washington National Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Seattle Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

Tickets are available at www.carnegiehall.org, by calling Carnegie Charge at (212) 247-7800, or in-person at the box office located at 57th Street and 7th Ave.