WHAT: The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, founder and artistic director, presents “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing: Ralph Vaughan Williams @150” as the opening performance for the 2022-2023 season. The choir’s 28th season kicks off with a festival concert paying tribute to the great English composer, marking his 150th birthday. Williams’ ethereal Mass in g minor for double choir will be the centerpiece in a program that also features sacred and secular works by his mentors Charles Villiers Stanford, and Maurice Ravel.
WHO: The professional singers of the Houston Chamber Choir will perform “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing: Ralph Vaughan Williams @150” under the direction of Simpson, with special guests Paragon Brass Ensemble and Yuri McCoy, organist. The Paragon Brass Ensemble formed in 1983 and is known for its vast repertoire, engaging performances, and entertaining programming. Dr. McCoy is a graduate of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, where he studied with renowned organist Ken Cowan.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 pm
WHERE: South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main St., Houston, TX 77002
COST: Tickets range from $10 (student) to $40 for regular admission. Click here to purchase tickets or go to https://www.houstonchamberchoir.org/2022-2023-season.
MORE: Parking is free; seats are first come, first served.
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Photo caption: The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, the founder and artistic director, presents “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing: Ralph Vaughan Williams @150” as the opening performance for its 2022-2023 season.
Photo credits: Jeff Grass Photography