Chanticleer

GREAT VOCALISTS
Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world for its dazzling virtuosity and impassioned musicianship. They’ll celebrate America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies and rhythms of our shared musical heritage, exploring how these voices influenced each other and how they impact the present day. The cornerstone of this program is a new commission by composer Trevor Weston, demonstrating the link between traditional American hymnody and African-American Spirituals. The performance will trace the classical American choral tradition from William Billings (“When Jesus Wept”) to Randall Thompson (“Alleluia”), and then to contemporary composers Ayanna Woods (“close[r], now”) and Brent Michael Davids (“Un-Covered Wagon”). They’ll also trace our American secular music traditions from Gospel quartets (“Straight Street”) to bluegrass (“Calling My Children Home”), vocal jazz (“Blue Skies”), and contemporary pop (“Home” from The Wiz).

Chanticleer’s Artist Residency is generously underwritten by The Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust.

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