Kearsarge Chorale “Goes to the Theater,” presenting great choral arrangements from the silver screen, theater, and opera. This is a rich and varied program with orchestral accompaniment featuring: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Autumn Leaves, Summertime, and other favorites from the theater and movies. Opera choruses by Verdi and Wagner will honor the bi-centennial birthdays of those great composers.

This concert will be a unique blend of grand opera and American popular song. Music of Verdi and Wagner will be heard alongside ballads by Cole Porter, the Gershwins, “Fats” Waller, and many others. From the Met to the cinema and night club, the Chorale will sing music to suit the taste of many musical palates!

The chorus of 55 singers will be joined by a chamber orchestra conducted by David L. Almond, Artistic Director of the Chorale.

Kearsarge Chorale brings together area singers dedicated to the performance of great choral music. The Chorale, founded in 2009, continues to grow in stature and audience by presenting beautiful music in live performance to audiences in the Lake Sunapee Kearsarge area. Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the gift of music in our midst.

The concert will be on Sunday, May 19 at 3 PM in the Sawyer Center Theater, Colby- Sawyer College in New London.

Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested.

Call 603.526.4559 for further information.