Musica Sacra (New York)

Musica Sacra is the longest continuously-performing professional chorus in New York City.[1] Its founder, Richard Westenburg, directed the chorus from 1964 until 2007, when he was succeeded as director by Kent Tritle.[2] The chorus regularly performs in Carnegie Hall[2][3][4][5] and other New York concert halls.[6]

Musica Sacra is not associated with the chorus of the same name in Cambridge, MA.

References

  1. ^ Musica Sacra website
  2. ^ a b "Comfort Ye, Nuance Shall Be Exalted", New York Times, December 21, 2008.
  3. ^ "A `Messiah' With Silvery Sopranos, Flowing Lines and No Bombast", New York Times, December 23, 2006.
  4. ^ "With Vigor Once Again, Only a Little Bit Different", New York Times, December 21, 2007.
  5. ^ "For a Beloved Conductor, Bach’s Monument of Music", New York Times, April 10, 2008.
  6. ^ "A Decisive Bach Moment, Delivered With Drama", New York Times, October 25, 2008.