Rejoice and Sing! will be held on December 7, at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church. Two performances will be offered, at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Choral Society Resident Conductor Walter Klauss has programmed a repertoire to delight audiences and performers alike, featuring works by choral composers such as John Rutter, Jan Dismas Zelenka, and Bruce Saylor.
The highlight of the program is a world premiere of A Child is Born, a cantata composed for the chorus and soprano by Bruce Saylor. In addition to its own members, the Choral Society will be joined by a professional soprano soloist, Lydia Saylor, and accompanied by the South Fork Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Song-A Cho.
Klauss shared, “As always, the Choral Society will present a concert of beautiful seasonal music filled with feelings of joy, hope, and peace. The concert will include the audience singing carols with the chorus and orchestra.”
“The Choral Society is overjoyed to work with Resident Conductor Walter Klauss for this, our fifth consecutive holiday concert together. His sensitivity to the music and his ability to inspire the chorus, pro musicians, and guests to achieve thoughtful music-making is remarkable,” shared Choral Society Executive Director Maria Fumai Dietrich.
Following the second performance, the chorus is hosting a holiday reception in the parish hall of Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, located just down the street from the concert venue. All are welcome to attend this free event. There will be Channing Daughter’s wine, nibbles, a silent auction, and carol singing to enjoy!
Tickets are $45 (preferred seating tickets are $80, and student tickets are $10). They are available online at www.choralsocietyofthehamptons.org or by phone at 631-204-9402.
