At Washington National Cathedral, Marin Alsop delivers a propulsive Ninth
The music director of the National Orchestral Institute + Festival led a program of Higdon and Beethoven, joined by the Heritage Signature Chorale.
Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post - July 1, 2024
Marin Alsop conducts Beethoven's 9th Symphony for which the orchestra was joined by the Heritage Signature Chorale (Photo Credit: Justin Tsucalas Washington National Cathedral)“THE HERITAGE SIGNATURE CHORALE IS A PREMIERE CHORUS IN THIS REGION FOR GOOD REASON…”
"HIGH PRAISE GOES TO THE HERITAGE SIGNATURE CHORALE, AN IMPOSING ASSEMBLY THAT PRESIDED OVER THE STAGE IN CRIMSON-BIBBED ROBES. AT A COUPLE OF MOMENTS OF DIPPING ENERGY, THEY ROARED UP LIKE A FLAME IN THE HEARTH OF THE HALL. THEY’RE A POWERHOUSE CHORUS WITH AN ECSTATIC ENERGY AND WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANY OF THE NIGHT’S HIGHS."
Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post - September 16, 2022
PHOTO COURTESY OF PRIMO ARTISTS
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Stanley J. Thurston, our founder and artistic director, receives the In Series 2018 Fidelio Award
“With the voices of the choir rhythmically anchored in the driving pulse of the work, rendering brought this section to a rousing end, greeted by the applause of the inspired audience.”
Patrick D. McCoy, HSC PRESENTS! A Showcase of HSC Performance Ensembles – June 15, 2019
“The contemporary piece Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre was a masterclass in phrasing, intonation and dissonances, all executed with verve by the choir.”
The Heritage Signature Chorale Recently Presented its 17th Annual Concert
Patrick D. McCoy, Sacred Sounds - May 9, 2018
"Their rich multi-tonal voices are as adept at singing "Elijah Rock" as they are handling "O Fortuna" from "Carmina Burana..."
Local Chorale Headed to Carnegie Hall
Eve M. Ferguson, Washington Informer - October 11, 2017
"AMAZINGLY, THE MAMMOTH CHORUS OPENED VERDI'S MASS WITH ONLY A WHISPER."
Alexandria Symphony and joint chorus produce a powerful verdi requiem
Cecelia H. Porter, The Washington Post - March 13, 2011
"...A LIVING WALL OF SOUND INDEED: AS LUSH AND SENSUOUS AND MAJESTIC AS YOU COULD HOPE FOR."
Anne Midgette, The Washington Post - November 4, 2008