The final event in the 2022-23 Music at St. Mary Concert Series will provide a fitting tribute to God, country and the U.S. armed forces during the Memorial Day weekend.
The acclaimed Lancaster Chorale will perform “In Memorial – American Concert Works with Elegies, Spirituals and a Patriotic Sing-Along” at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 684 S. Third St., in the German Village area of Columbus.
Conducted by Stephen Caracciolo and accompanied by organist Joshua Brodbeck, the choir will remember the brave heroes who defended the country in past conflicts and honor the men and women who currently defend freedom while memorializing the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in battle.
The program features American music that includes folk songs, hymns, spirituals, concert works and poetic readings. Some of the patriotic songs will feature sing-alongs with the audience.
Lancaster Chorale is a professional chamber choir that performs throughout Ohio and has appeared with the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. Its repertoire ranges from Renaissance and Baroque motets to sacred, opera, spirituals and works by living composers.
Caracciolo is a nationally recognized composer and conductor whose works have been widely performed throughout the United States. He has served on the faculties at Denison University, Ohio University, Roberts Wesleyan University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
The Music at St. Mary Concert Series is wrapping up its second season under the guidance of founder and artistic director Mark Voris. Some of the top vocal and instrumental artists in central Ohio have performed classical and seasonal works at the historic venue.
For tickets, $30, visit www.musicatstmary.com/lancasterchorale-in-memorial. Military veterans can purchase half-price tickets at the door.
For more information, visit www.musicatstmary.com or www.lancasterchorale.com.
