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Unity. Variety. Mendelssohn. Hampton.Friday, June 5, 2009, 8pm The EMPIRE CITY MEN’S CHORUS and featured organist William Trafka celebrate the lives of two accomplished musicians: Felix Mendelssohn on the 200th anniversary of his birth & Calvin Hampton on the 25th anniversary of his death. These organist-composers died at the height of their creativity but left us with a rich legacy in spite of the respective adversities they faced in the forms of anti-Semitism and homophobia. Mendelssohn’s work in reviving interest in music from the past and Hampton’s revival of interest in the organ with his famous New York Midnight Organ Recitals opened the ears of entire new generations. Come hear the variety! Come experience the unity! The ChorusThe Empire City Men’s Chorus, New York City’s only predominantly gay men’s choir dedicated to the performances of classical music, is celebrating its 16th season of concerts. |
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