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Concert review: Oratorio Chorale program aims to soothe in troubled times

by Allan Kozinn February 5, 2018February 5, 2018

The choir, supported by a small orchestra and an organist, sings two works rooted in ancient texts with the required delicacy and suppleness.

by ALLAN KOZINN June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

The quartet played a striking program of Russian music.

by ALLAN KOZINN June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

Thursday evening’s performance, showcasing period and modern instruments side by side, highlighted the festival’s non-dogmatic approach.

by ALLAN KOZINN June 20, 2017June 20, 2017

The group also showcased performances by its young students in the 240 Strings program.

by ALLAN KOZINN June 20, 2017June 20, 2017

The festival offers both classic takes and freewheeling context. It runs through Sunday.

by ALLAN KOZINN May 17, 2017May 17, 2017

The final program of the season included a satisfying substitution.

by ALLAN KOZINN May 12, 2017May 12, 2017

The quartet performed works by Barber, Adès and Schubert, all completed when the composers were young.

by ALLAN KOZINN May 8, 2017May 11, 2017

The Sunday afternoon show was the last in the ChoralArt season.

by Allan Kozinn May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

The works performed were contemporary and from American-based composers.

by ALLAN KOZINN April 24, 2017April 24, 2017

While the performance was distracting in places, the reading overall was powerful, with some magnificent work from the choir.