Saturday, December 16, 2023, 8:00 p.m. LeFrak Concert Hall, Queens College
Margaret Bonds Ballad of the Brown King
Adoration of the Kings by Jan Gossaert (c. 1510)
G.F. Handel Coronation Anthems and the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah
Premiered in 1954 with a text by Langston Hughes, Margaret Bonds' Ballad of the Brown King was written in honor of the African-American king, Balthazar. It is a charming and joyful work, perfect for the holiday season. In light of the recent coronation of King Charles III, the second half of our program will include three of Handel's Four Coronation Anthems. These uplifting and celebratory pieces have been performed at every English coronation ceremony since 1727.
Tickets: $25—NO ADDED FEES ($5 for students with valid QCID). Free parking.
83rd ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8:00 p.m. LeFrak Concert Hall, Queens College
Mozart's Requiem
Portrait of Mozart by his brother-in-law, Joseph Lange
Schubert's Mass in G Major
Lili Boulanger's Psalm 24
Our spring concert features Mozart's beloved Requiem along with two lesser-known masterpieces: Schubert'sMass in G Major and Lili Boulanger'sPsalm 24. The Schubert and Boulanger are both youthful, jubilant works; Mozart'sRequiem is the composer's last musical testament, and a profound exploration of the human spirit. We hope you will join us for this delightful evening of powerful musical contrasts.
Tickets: $25—NO ADDED FEES ($5 for students with valid QCID). Free parking.
In light of the recent coronation of King Charles III, the second half of our program will include three of Handel's Four Coronation Anthems. These uplifting and celebratory pieces have been performed at every English coronation ceremony since 1727. 
