Out of times of struggle come songs of resilience and hope. This program pairs music of reflection and renewal from 17th- and 18th-century Europe with the enduring spirituals born of the African American experience, revealing how, across centuries and continents, music connects us through strength, endurance, and shared humanity.
What’s Interesting About This Concert
- Baroque-era composers like Schütz, Erlebach, and members of the Bach family wrote works that reflected the struggles of their times—music that resonates with emotion and still speaks to listeners today.
- African American spirituals are featured alongside these European works, with songs that show resilience and creativity and continue to inspire across generations.
- Philharmonia performs on period instruments and with historically informed style, under the direction of conductor Christine Brandes, for a sound that connects centuries of music-making.
Countertenor Reginald Mobley lends heart and expressive power to the program. He has been hailed as ‘a voice of effortless beauty’ (The New York Times) and praised for his ‘shimmering voice’ (The Boston Globe).
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Performers
Christine Brandes
conductor
Reginald Mobley
countertenor