Chorus pro Musica presents Summer Sings!
Chorus pro Musica
The program on August 4th will be conducted by Benjamin Perry.
Ben is a Boston-based choral conductor, tenor, educator, and yoga instructor. He is the Artistic Director of Nightingale and directs choirs at St. John Lutheran Church and Cristo Rey Boston High School. Ben holds degrees in Choral Conducting from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and in Vocal Performance. He has worked with The Boston Cecilia and the Harvard Glee Club, was a finalist for the 2024 American Prize in Choral Conducting, and teaches yoga at Down Under School of Yoga.
Ben’s Program for the August 4th Summer Sings!
O Makalapua - Alexander
A beautiful Hawaiian song celebrating the makalapua flower, bringing tropical blooms and island harmonies to your garden journey.
The Passing of the Year (III. answer July, and V. Ah Sunflower) - Dove
Two movements capturing summer's peak and the iconic sunflower, reflecting on time's passage through nature's seasonal rhythms.
Nature Songs (mvt 1. Napadly Pisne) - Dvorak
The opening movement of Dvorak's beloved nature cycle, where Czech melodies bloom with the fresh inspiration of folk song traditions.
O Metaphysical Tobacco - East
A witty and sophisticated piece exploring the philosophical musings inspired by this historic garden plant.
El Grillo - Joaquin Desprez
A delightful Renaissance madrigal about the cricket's song, bringing the garden's musical creatures to life with playful vocal exchanges.
Go, Lovely Rose - Whitacre
Whitacre's lush, contemporary harmonies give new life to this classic poem about a rose as messenger of love and beauty.
La Vie En Rose - Louiguy
The timeless French chanson celebrating life through rose-colored glasses, perfect for a summer evening in the garden.
Ben is a Boston-based choral conductor, tenor, educator, and yoga instructor. He is the Artistic Director of Nightingale and directs choirs at St. John Lutheran Church and Cristo Rey Boston High School. Ben holds degrees in Choral Conducting from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and in Vocal Performance. He has worked with The Boston Cecilia and the Harvard Glee Club, was a finalist for the 2024 American Prize in Choral Conducting, and teaches yoga at Down Under School of Yoga.
Ben’s Program for the August 4th Summer Sings!
O Makalapua - Alexander
A beautiful Hawaiian song celebrating the makalapua flower, bringing tropical blooms and island harmonies to your garden journey.
The Passing of the Year (III. answer July, and V. Ah Sunflower) - Dove
Two movements capturing summer's peak and the iconic sunflower, reflecting on time's passage through nature's seasonal rhythms.
Nature Songs (mvt 1. Napadly Pisne) - Dvorak
The opening movement of Dvorak's beloved nature cycle, where Czech melodies bloom with the fresh inspiration of folk song traditions.
O Metaphysical Tobacco - East
A witty and sophisticated piece exploring the philosophical musings inspired by this historic garden plant.
El Grillo - Joaquin Desprez
A delightful Renaissance madrigal about the cricket's song, bringing the garden's musical creatures to life with playful vocal exchanges.
Go, Lovely Rose - Whitacre
Whitacre's lush, contemporary harmonies give new life to this classic poem about a rose as messenger of love and beauty.
La Vie En Rose - Louiguy
The timeless French chanson celebrating life through rose-colored glasses, perfect for a summer evening in the garden.
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