Longing
Longing: Harmonium Choral Society Chamber Singers Concert
Harmonium Choral Society proudly announces its 2025–2026 season, featuring four transformative concerts celebrating sacred heritage, cultural resilience, and timeless song. Moreover, Artistic Director Dr. Anne Matlack guides Harmonium singers through an inspiring journey of musical discovery, reflection, connection, and shared joy.
On this occasion, the select 24-voice Chamber Singers present Longing, a moving program exploring humanity’s universal search for fulfillment. The concert reflects longing for love, justice, and joy, expressed through both Renaissance masterpieces and contemporary works with modern resonance. Audiences will experience how centuries of composers have captured the emotions of yearning, passion, and hope through music.
Furthermore, the program includes compositions by Gesualdo, whose Renaissance harmonies express raw intensity, alongside Bob Dylan’s timeless songs of longing. This striking blend of styles demonstrates how powerful emotions transcend genres, cultures, and historical moments while inspiring listeners with universal themes. Each performance highlights how music offers comfort, understanding, and emotional release while uniting diverse audiences across generations and traditions.
Additionally, the Chamber Singers’ intimate size allows for musical clarity, expressive interpretation, and powerful connection with listeners in every performance. Audiences will appreciate the ensemble’s artistry while hearing both well-known treasures and surprising selections performed with exceptional precision and passion. Therefore, Longing provides more than entertainment—it creates an emotional journey, encouraging reflection, empathy, and deeper awareness of shared humanity.
Because Harmonium Choral Society values community engagement, the concert also highlights music’s ability to foster connection during challenging times. Listeners will leave inspired, uplifted, and more attuned to the ways music shapes personal healing and collective unity.
Reserve your seat now for Longing and experience an unforgettable evening of artistry, emotion, and extraordinary choral performance.
