Vocal Music
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Handel+Haydn Society VOICES CARRY
05-29-2026 7:00 pm
- 05-31-2026 3:00 pm
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In this special showcase, the H+H Chorus, hailed as “Boston’s best” by The Boston Musical Intelligencer, takes center stage with breathtaking sound: “The tenors offer a sense of wonder; the altos, excitement; the basses, appreciation; the sopranos, confidence” (The New York Times). Celebrate the start of summer with their soaring voices and lush harmonies embracing the full power of their sublime artistry. Led by celebrated BSO Choral Director James Burton, this extraordinary performance serves as a triumphant season finale, filling the air with radiant melodies and heartfelt emotion.
Sounds of Stow - Sail Away
06-07-2026 4:00 pm
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FOLK SONGS AND CHORAL MUSIC
INSPIRED BY LIFE ON THE WATER
FEATURiNG THE SOUNDS OF STOW CHORUS AND the Artemis Circle Choral Project with Guest ARCISTS Keith Murphy & Becky TRACY
Marriage of Figaro - Raylynmor Opera
06-13-2026 3:00 pm
In collaboration with Keene Chamber Orchestra
Everett McCorvey - Music Worcester
06-16-2026 7:00 pm
Free virtual event
Artist-in-Residence Everett McCorvey and members of American Spiritual Ensemble recreate spirituals and art songs (up to 1900) from the American Antiquarian Society collection.
La Traviata - New Opera Company of Boston
06-21-2026 7:30 pm
tix available on Eventbrite
Verdi's romantic masterpiece about a doomed love between a young man and a courtesan.
The New Opera Company of Boston (NOCB) is a newly emerging arts organization dedicated to revitalizing Boston's opera scene by performing classics and modern works with young professional talent, featuring galas at the Dante Alighieri Society and future community-oriented productions. They offer high-quality performances, specializing in Bel Canto, and provide educational community concerts.
The Complete Bach: Music Sunday
10-25-2026 10:15 am
Part of BACHtoberfest Weekend
Start day three of BACHtoberfest Weekend with a glowing choral performance of a Bach cantata by the First Unitarian Church Choir during their Music Sunday service. The concert spotlights the gorgeous acoustics of the sanctuary.
This is a free performance though reservations are requested.
Program
Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit, BWV 111
Worcester Chorus & Friends: Ellington & Gershwin
11-01-2026 5:00 pm
The Worcester Chorus performs selections from Porgy and Bess, singers from WPI Festival Chorus perform a choral & orchestral arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue, plus an orchestral performance of Ellington’s Three Black Kings, all conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, Artist-in-Residence.
Program
George Gershwin, arr. Michael Fennelly – Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin, arr. Robert Russell Bennett – Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Duke Ellington, arr. Luther Henderson – Three Black Kings
Worcester Chorus & Friends: Ellington & Gershwin
11-01-2026 5:00 pm
The Worcester Chorus performs selections from Porgy and Bess, singers from WPI Festival Chorus perform a choral & orchestral arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue, plus an orchestral performance of Ellington’s Three Black Kings, all conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, Artist-in-Residence.
Program
George Gershwin, arr. Michael Fennelly – Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin, arr. Robert Russell Bennett – Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Duke Ellington, arr. Luther Henderson – Three Black Kings
Music Worcester Celebrates 250th
11-06-2026 7:00 pm
$20 - $76
Mechanics Hall
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Everett McCorvey’s curated program that includes works by Beethoven and Margaret Bonds, featuring performances by The Soldiers’ Chorus of The U.S Army Field Band, the First Unitarian Church of Worcester Choir, the Worcester Children's Chorus and the Bridgewater State University Choral Society.
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