Vocal Music

Put on some red, white, and blue and join us for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country! The Highland Glee Club Men's Chorus, the Apollo Club, and Saengerfest join to form a 100-MAN MEGA CHORUS to serenade you with beloved traditional patriotic songs, as well as a beautiful triptych of Union songs from the Civil War, and Randall Thompson's Testament of Freedom, set to inspiring words of Thomas Jefferson. SATURDAY, May 9th, 3 PM at the Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA General Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Sunday, May 17 3:00 PM Cary Hall, Lexington HOLLAND: The Nature of Lost Time (world premiere) BRAHMS: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 In collaboration with Concord Chorus and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and featuring Carley DeFranco, soprano and Dana Whiteside, baritone

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.