The Greenbrier Valley Chorale will join in this year’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a spring concert featuring music that spans the decades from the days of the American Revolution to the 21st century. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 26, at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg.
The concert, entitled Still We Sing, is a tribute to the fortitude that inspires us to keep singing through times of triumph and tragedy. The selections will include the beloved traditional folk song Shenandoah; selections from that most all-American of Broadway musicals, The Music Man; and the pop standard Lovely Day by West Virginia’s own Bill Withers.
Other works reflect the hope and faith of Americans during troubled times, including Negro Spirituals that guided enslaved people to freedom; John Rudder’s Kyrie from Memorial, written in commemoration of the September 11 attacks; and Eric Whitacre’s Sing Gently, which inspired singers and listeners from around the world when it was performed by a virtual choir of 17,572 voices during the Covid19 pandemic.
The Greenbrier Valley Chorale is made up of 50 singers from across the Greenbrier Valley and beyond. With a tradition of performing beautiful and inspiring choral music for more than 30 years, the choir is known for its broad-ranging repertoire and high quality performances. Barbara Wygal Lutz is the group’s founding artistic director, and Teresa Bryant is the accompanist.
Tickets are available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, by calling 304-645-7917, or through the Carnegie Hall website, www.carnegiehallwv.org. Carnegie Hall is ADA compliant. Patrons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Carnegie Hall in advance if assistance is required.
