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The Masterwork Chorus presents its annual performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio, Messiah, with a professional baroque orchestra. Supported by over 110 voices and professional soloists, the performance is a treasured holiday tradition for the entire family.

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Our holiday concert will feature music by conductors Chris Shepard and Martin Sedek, as well as Bach’s Advent Cantata, “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland”, BWV61.  The Masterwork Women’s Ensemble will sing the original version of Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols”, led by Carol Walker.

Celebrate the season! Sing choruses from Handel’s Messiah with members of the Masterwork Chorus, directed by Dr. Martin Sedek. Patterned after Masterwork’s popular Summer Sings, the community is invited to sing through this iconic oratorio for the joy of it followed by complimentary refreshments. Bring your own score if possible but loaner scores will be available. For further information, contact Katherine at 973-919-2507 or katherine@beckercomm.com.

Mozart’s final masterpiece, beloved by performers and listeners alike, the Requiem offers a universe of music, from the foreboding premonition of his own death to the beautiful promise of eternal rest. Masterwork performs the traditional version finished by Mozart’s student Franz Süßmeyer, in a perfect combination of voices and instruments.

The concert will open with the debut performance of Masterwork’s new women’s ensemble with works by Bach and Mendelssohn, along with American and Canadian folk music, and a dynamic contemporary setting of “Cantate Domino” by Canadian composer Rupert Lang.

As Napoleon III allegedly quipped, Rossini’s “Small Solemn Mass” is neither small nor solemn. Instead, there are many glimpses of the great opera composer in this late work that Rossini wrote for choir, four soloists, piano, and harmonium. In it, he proves his compositional genius: not only is there a wide range of memorable arias, but Rossini also gives the choir several brilliant fugal movements.

The Masterwork and Worcester (MA) Choruses join forces again with the Worcester Festival Orchestra in a reprise performance of Verdi’s breathtaking Requiem – a musical tour de force guaranteed to provide an unforgettable afternoon.

Program Notes

Come experience music inspired by the glory of nature with Aaron Copland’s Suite from Appalachian Spring and other beautiful songs by American composers. Experience the sound of old-time tradition dulcimer played by Carol Walker and a specially commissioned work by Martin Sedek.

Cancelled. Refunds are being processed.

The perfect way for you and your family to welcome the holiday season. Listen to Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and other beautiful Christmas carols ending with selections from Handel’s Messiah. 

Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm
Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

We are thrilled to host Masterwork Chorus’s annual Summer Sings!! The CDC has classified singing in an indoor chorus as a safe activity for vaccinated people and we are excited to be able to join in song again.
Our host venue Chatham United Methodist Church is requiring that all activity participants be vaccinated. CUMC has also installed a new ventilation system in Rodda Hall for our safety. Masks are required to be worn elsewhere in the building including hallways and restrooms. We provide the conductor, accompanist, professional soloists and you provide the voices! The sings will be limited capacity so you must please sign up today since no walk-ins will be permitted.

Masterwork Chorus invites you to return, this time joining us to sing Mozart’s Requiem. or simply to listen to our wonderful musicians and soloists as they present this timeless masterpiece directed by Chris Shepard. Tickets to enjoy the presentation for a full month unlimited. Viewing for all buyers begins on March 26 at 7 pm. You will emailed a link to view this concert immediately following purchase.

During these tumultuous times, we need the comfort of music and tradition more than ever. While we can’€™t have our live performance this year, we invite you to join us virtually for the joy of Handel’€™s Messiah. You can listen as well as sing- along.

Chris Shepard will conduct soprano Louise Fauteux, mezzo-soprano Agnes Vojtko, tenor Kirk Bobkowski, bass Alexander Patire with a string quartet and trumpet at the beautiful Mechanics Hall.

Music score is available at
https://discoverfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Messiah-crop-2016.pdf

Virtual Summer Sings
Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm

We invite you to attend one or more of these sessions at no charge. Please pre- register for sessions you wish to attend by CLICKING HERE.

Enjoy Masterwork Camerata, a select 14-voice chamber ensemble, celebrating music of different folk traditions in a more intimate setting. Complimentary admission.

Join us for a FUNraiser – an evening of singing selections from Pippin, Wonderful Town, Les Miserables, and Broadway legends Lerner & Loewe. Enjoy food, drinks, and friends.

The Masterwork and Worcester (MA) Choruses join forces with full orchestra to perform Verdi’s breathtaking Requiem – a musical tour de force guaranteed to provide an unforgettable afternoon. The soloists listed are from the Verdi performance in Chatham.

The radiant sound of voices with orchestra, the musical acrobatics of violin with coloratura soprano, the jazz rhythms of gospel with string orchestra and chorus – this is Voices and Strings – a promise of a magical evening of song. Music will include Franz Josef Haydn Lord Nelson Mass, G.F. Handel Gloria, Gwyneth Walker Gospel Songs.

Susan Consoli, Soprano

Begin a life-long tradition — give your family the gift of Handel’s beloved Messiah

Sooth your spirit with a program juxtaposing the lovely and ethereal Faure Requiem with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ powerful Dona Nobis Pacem, a plea for the peace so desperately needed in these troubled times.

Selections from Mass, Candide, West Side Story  and other works comprise Masterwork’s participation in the two-year celebration of this genius composer’s 100th birthday.

Begin a life-long tradition — give your family the gift of Handel’s beloved Messiah

Featuring a Beatles Tribute Band led by Broadway’s Beatlemania star Alan LeBouef as Paul McCartney!

Presenting great pub food in a pub atmosphere
with heavy hors d”oeuvres including beer, wine, soda and dessert!

Offering a chance to win with live and silent auctions!