Mass for the Endangered
Mass for the Endangered
Saturday, October 26th, 4pm
Pre-Concert Discussion, 3:15p
Church of the Holy Trinity
1901 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
It's time to protect our neighbors......
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia is thrilled to open our 2024-2025 season with an extraordinary musical journey that celebrates the beauty and fragility of life. Our season will begin with the hauntingly beautiful Missa dolorosa in E minor by Antonio Caldara, a Baroque composer known for his expressive and emotionally charged work. The piece's solemn tone and introspective melodies will set the stage for the main event of the evening.
Sarah Kirkland Snider's
Mass for the Endangered is a contemporary masterpiece that combines the traditional structure of a mass, original poetry of Nathaniel Bellows, and a powerful message about the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity.
Through lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics, the piece invites listeners to reflect on the interconnectedness of all living beings and the urgent need to preserve the natural world.
Join Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia as we unite in a moving tribute to the beauty and resilience of life in all its forms.
Featuring the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and jointly conducted by Artistic Director Dominick DiOrio and Associate Artistic Director Heather Mitchell.
PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSION
MUSIC MEETS NATURE
Join us for an enlightening pre-concert discussion at 3:15p that delves into the profound connections between music, poetry, and environmental conservation. This special event, included in the cost of your ticket, prefaces the Philadelphia premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider's groundbreaking work, "Mass for the Endangered." Our panelists will explore how music and poetry can amplify the urgent message of conservation, inspiring audiences to reflect on our relationship with the natural world.
Tickets & Subscriptions
For 15% off your ticket price, purchase a 4-concert subscription now thorugh October 26th! Single tickets now on sale.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Complementing the musical performance, we are proud to present "Art for the Endangered," a collaborative, multi-media piece by MCP singers and artists Barbara Berry, Robin Eaton, and Jonathan J. Wallace. Inspired by Snider's work, this visual journey showcases and celebrates various species across many degrees of conservation status. The artwork features watercolor foliage, pencil-drawn and oil-painted animals, and includes a critically endangered Orange Breasted Falcon whose survival has been facilitated by Barbara Berry's father's work over the past 30 years.
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