Tenor Soloist and Director of Downtown Voices Downtown Voices and Buffalo Philharmonic In commemoration of his 100th birthday, we celebrate the life and works of Lukas Foss, music director of the BPO from 1963 to 1970, and a transformative force in the Buffalo arts scene. His early tonal works, like Ode for Orchestra, Symphony No. 1, and Three American Pieces, were sublime, while his later works, such as Renaissance Concerto, which will feature flutist Amy Porter, explored an exciting avant-garde sound for which he became well-known. Rounding out the program is a nod to Foss’ great friend, Leonard Bernstein, with his Three Dances from On the Town, telling the tale of a trio of sailors and their amorous adventures while on leave in New York City.

The Capital Philharmonic of NJ and The Somerset Hills Chorus. Two performance - 10/22- Trenton War Memorial and 10/23 - Pingry School Hauser Auditorium

On Sunday November 13 at 3pm, Downtown Voices featuring the NOVUS NY string quartet explore works by Undine Smith Moore, Jessie Montgomery, Jenni Brandon and David Lang in an array of selections that explore various composers takes on an “anthem” or a song that represents ideals. Montgomery’s stunning Source Code takes inspiration from spirituals and Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the journey of the soul as it is guided out of darkness by the light of love. The centerpiece of the concert is David Lang’s the national anthems, a meditative reflection on themes of peace, war, patriotism, pride of place, and what it means to defend freedom that is ultimately fragile and delicate. the national anthems culminates in a powerful contemplation (our common fate) that despite lines drawn on a map, we are all inextricably linked in our human experiences.

Compline By Candlelight on December 4th features Downtown Voices, St. Paul’s Chapel Choir, and the Trinity Youth Chorus  in a cherished holiday tradition for congregations around the world: the service of Lessons and Carols tells the Christmas story through readings and musical illuminations. The performance will be conducted by ensemble directors Stephen Sands, Thomas McCargar and Melissa Attebury.

Trinity Wall Street Messiah

Chorusmaster December 14 - Manhattan, NY - Madison Square Garden

Western Wind - Chamber Music America https://chambermusicamerica.org/pdf/Showcase-Program.pdf

Brian Harlow, Randall Svane, and Randall Wolfgang team up for an evening of works for oboe, organ, and piano.

Downtown Voices performs Caroline Shaw's To the Hands during Compline