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Presented by The Cecilia Chorus of New York
The Cecilia Chorus of New York with Orchestra
Saturday, December 16, 2023
8 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
In seasonal celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The Cecilia Chorus of New York joins forces with orchestra, soloists, dignitaries, youth, and children’s choruses for the world premiere of Daron Hagen’s new human rights cantata Everyone Everywhere. The cantata sets to music articles of the Declaration and words of Eleanor Roosevelt, John Lewis, Nelson Mandela, and others.
Performers
The Cecilia Chorus of New York with Orchestra
Mark Shapiro, Music Director and Conductor
Brianna Robinson, Soprano
Amanda Lynn Bottoms, Mezzo-Soprano
Shavon Lloyd, Baritone
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Speaker
Michèle Taylor, U.S. Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, Speaker
New York City All City High School Chorus
Kristy Jung, Director
Every Voice Concert Choir Children’s Chorus
Nicole Becker, Director
Program
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Dona Nobis Pacem
DARON HAGEN Everyone Everywhere (World Premiere)