As the festive season approaches, the Choral Arts Society of Washington invites you to a series of heartwarming and inspiring events that promise to resonate with every soul. From the enchanting "A Family Christmas" to the soul-stirring "Living the Dream…Singing the Dream," each performance is crafted to unite communities through the power of music. With renowned conductors like Michele Fowlin and Marie Bucoy-Calavan leading the charge, these events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are set to redefine your holiday and cultural experiences.

Celebrating the Choral Arts: A Symphony of Voices and Heritage

Celebrate Choral Arts’ 60th anniversary with a spectacular tribute concert marking our diamond jubilee year. This special performance will feature a new commission all while honoring our rich history while embracing the future of choral music. Join us as we reflect on six decades of choral excellence throughout our DC community and look forward to the exciting journey ahead. Be part of this memorable evening that commemorates our past and celebrates the possibilities of what’s to come


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A Choral Legacy: 60 Years of Creating Stories Through Voice

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Be inspired by a gripping performance of Joseph Haydn’s Creation featuring the Choral Arts Orchestra. This masterful oratorio brings to life the biblical creation story, pairing vivid orchestration and powerful choral harmonies. Experience the grandeur and beauty of Haydn’s work as interpreted by Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan in a performance that promises to be uplifting and rooted in the creative spirit.

Haydn’s “Creation”

The long-running and ever-popular tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns as the combined choirs of Washington Performing Arts’ Gospel Choirs and Choral Arts celebrate the power of music, collaboration, and the human spirit. The program transcends race, age, and gender to unite all who honor Dr. King’s ideals with songs that unite our spirits. 

Living the Dream…Singing the Dream

Choral Arts’ musical tour of the holiday season returns to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Celebrate the holiday spirit with timeless Christmas carols, new awe-inspiring compositions, and sing-along numbers sure to get your entire family into the holiday spirit. This year’s program also features Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan in her debut performance as Artistic Director.

O Night Divine!

Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour of Christmas favorites that will have your family singing all the way home. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph!

A Family Christmas

Join the Choral Arts Society of Washington for a captivating evening as Noseda conducts Rachmaninoff at 150, featuring "The Bells" at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. This special event, part of a guest appearance with the National Symphony Orchestra, is set to take place over three nights: Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2023, at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 8:00 pm.

Experience an all-Rachmaninoff program filled with drama, romance, and the unmistakable Russian fire. The evening will showcase the talents of Denis Kozhukhin, described by the Chicago Tribune as a "Russian firebrand," performing the exquisite Piano Concerto No. 4. The program will also feature "The Rock," inspired by Anton Chekhov’s story of a chance encounter on a stormy night, and culminate with the thrilling choral symphony "The Bells."

Under the baton of Gianandrea Noseda, with Scott Tucker serving as chorus master, the Choral Arts Symphonic Chorus will bring these pieces to life, promising an unforgettable performance.

Please note that all attendees, regardless of age, must have a ticket, including children who will sit in a lap. By purchasing tickets, you accept the risk of attending a live performance. For those interested in supporting our season journey, please reach out via email at JoinUsChoralArts.org.

Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Rachmaninoff's 150th, a night of music that promises to be as enchanting as it is memorable.

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