The Red Thread will delight audiences in a colorful musical journey, a tribute to the beloved age-old parable and celebration of the invisible threads that connect as humans — our hopes, joys, resilience in the face of adversity, connection to nature and a shared planet Earth. Filled with interactive, multi-media surprises and a community call to action.
Accompanied by ACC’s instrumental ensemble, Artistic Director Sue Fink will lead the mega chorale through a dazzling musical celebration of common ground experiences that unite us with one another and the world around us. Each song helps tell a story about the power of shared emotions to connect humanity, ranging in style from fresh contemporaries to favorites reimagined. From powerful anthems like Ragtime’s “Make Them Hear You”, ‘Suffs’ “Keep Marching” and Queen’s “Somebody to Love” to soulful reflections like Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Arnesen’s “Even When He is Silent” to sweeping life tributes “I Love You / Oh, What a Wonderful World” and Violeta Para’s rhythmically vibrant “Gracias a La Vida,” themes of resilience and rebirth echo the powerful threads that tether us to each other. The world premiere of a new choral piece, “The Ground,” by Kate Crellin, ACC’s inaugural Competition for Young Composers winner, spotlights the chorale’s commitment to nurturing young voices and the promise of a brighter future.