Musica Sacra: Classics for Christmas with Simone Dinnerstein
$16.50-$130
- Simone Dinnerstein, piano
- Susanna Phillips, soprano
- Kent Tritle, conductor
Morten Lauridsen — O Magnum Mysterium
Johann Sebastian Bach — Weihnachtsoratorium ("Christmas Oratorio"), BWV 248 (selections)
Franz Biebl — Ave Maria
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Exsultate jubilate ("Exult rejoice"), K. 165
James Bassi / Traditional — Quem pastores laudavere
Ludwig van Beethoven — Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy"
Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, described by The New Yorker as an artist of "lean, knowing, and unpretentious elegance," will be a guest soloist with Musica Sacra at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, led by Music Director Kent Tritle. Dinnerstein will perform Ludwig van Beethoven's Choral Fantasy in C minor, Op. 80 as part of Musica Sacra's annual holiday concert, which will also include selections from J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachtsoratorium), motets by Franz Biebl, Francis Poulenc, James Bassi, and Morten Lauridsen, and W.A Mozart's Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165, featuring Metropolitan Opera soprano Susanna Phillips.
About Musica Sacra (New York)
Since its founding in 1964 by conductor Richard Westenburg, the mission of Musica Sacra has been to create definitive, professional, choral performances of the highest caliber, and profound statements, made simply and elegantly. It does so through concerts, recordings, the commissioning and performing of new choral works, and collaborating with other top-tier performing arts organizations.
https://musicasacrany.com/About Simone Dinnerstein, piano
About Susanna Phillips, soprano
Susanna Phillips continues to establish herself as one of today's most sought-after vocalists and recitalists. She is dedicated to oratorio works and is an avid chamber music collaborator.
https://www.susannaphillips.com/