200th Anniversary of Clara Schumann Friday, November 1st, 7:30 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church
Clara Schumann became a renowned pianist, composer and piano teacher who, despite being married to Robert Schumann, developed her own impressive musical legacy in performance and composition, an uncommon profession for a woman of the Romantic era.
Against the backdrop of the centennial of the women’s right to vote, this concert celebrates women composers and features works by several historic and contemporary composers including some from our region. #BeInspired
Sing-Along Messiah Tuesday, December 17th, 7:30 p.m., St Michael’s Catholic Church
Join us for our annual celebration of Handel’s Messiah which has become a beloved tradition of the holiday season. We are thrilled to again partner with Global Friends Coalition on this benefit concert and encourage our returning audience members to introduce a new friend to this special event. And as always, we invite everyone to join in the tradition of singing the Hallelujah Chorus! All proceeds from this evening are shared between Global Friends and the Grand Forks Chorales. #BeElevated
Java & Delights Saturday, February 22nd, 7:30 p.m., Popplers Music
Let us take you on a musical journey inspired by the production and enjoyment of coffee! Java & Delights is this season’s themed concert performed in the intimate space of Popplers Music. The musical selection is designed to challenge the singers of our Master Chorale and introduce our audience to works from around the world. Java & Delights is the perfect remedy for a chilly winter’s evening! #BeEducated
Anton Bruckner’s Mass No. 2 in E Minor Featuring the Northern Plains Brass, Saturday, April 18th, 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church
This year’s Masterworks Concert celebrates Bruckner’s Mass No. 2 in E Minor, composed for an eight-part mixed choir and fifteen wind instruments. Grand Forks Chorales is excited to share the stage with Northern Plains Brass to present this remarkable work in the old-church music tradition based on the Gregorian style. #BeMoved
