The Worcester Chorus: Handel & Charpentier

Conducted by Worcester Chorus directors Chris Shepard & Mark Mummert, The Worcester Chorus will close Music Worcester’s 2024-2025 Season with a performance of celebrated choral works by Handel and Charpentier. Charpentier’s work for five soloists and chamber ensemble is gorgeous to program, allowing listeners to hear the interaction between voice and ensemble in a very intimate setting. Te Deum references Latin Christian hymns; there are multiple pieces of music each written for celebration. Paired with Handel’s Dixit Dominus – a work that is said to be one of Handel’s finest works – these choral compositions celebrate the expansive sound of choir with instrumental setting.

Program:
CHARPENTIER Te Deum
HANDEL Dixit Dominus

Soloists:
Louise Fauteux, Soprano
Erica Mass Shippee, Soprano
Megan Roth, Mezzo-Soprano
Timothy Parsons, Countertenor
Travis Benoit, Tenor
Michael McAvaney, Tenor
Jermaine Woodard, Baritone
John Salvi, Bass