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This year’s Cornerstone Concert is MASS IN BLUE by Will Todd, paired with Andre Thomas’ MASS: A CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND JOY; these twenty-first century mass settings are musical explorations of the familiar mass texts that have graced countless choral-orchestral masterpieces.
This year’s Cornerstone Concert is MASS IN BLUE, Will Todd’s blues-jazz fusion setting of the Latin Mass. Paired with that is acclaimed American composer Andre Thomas’ MASS: A CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND JOY. Presented in collaboration with the University at Buffalo School of Music, this concert will pair a UB Faculty Jazz ensemble with the Chorus at the impeccable Lippes Concert Hall at Slee Hall. These twenty-first century mass settings are musical explorations of the familiar mass texts that have graced countless choral-orchestral masterpieces, paired here in extraordinary settings, infusing blues and jazz rhythms, as well as influence from the African-American gospel tradition. Together, these two works offer our audiences a Cornerstone Concert unlike anything the BPC has presented before.
New this year, our Cornerstone Concert Series is a signature, once-a-season event designed to showcase rarely performed masterpieces of the choral-orchestral repertoire. Featuring both historic hidden gems and innovative modern compositions, these concerts will stand proudly alongside the traditional masterworks our audiences know and love. Through this series, we aim to introduce the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus community to the full scope of symphonic choral music.
Each season's selection will challenge, inspire, and delight audiences, allowing our singers to explore fresh repertoire while maintaining the artistic excellence that defines the BPC. Whether you have supported us for 30 years or are joining us for the very first time, this spectacular series is an experience you will not want to miss.