Experience the power and passion of Mendelssohn’s Elijah, performed by the Fairfield County Chorale in collaboration with the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. This stirring oratorio tells the story of the Old Testament prophet with vivid drama, sweeping melodies, and breathtaking choral writing.

Magnificat & Majesty invites you to a stirring evening of sacred choral works from across centuries. Featuring Francesco Durante’s luminous Magnificat, Camargo Guarnieri’s expressive Missa Diligite, Schubert’s vibrant Magnificat in C, and Mozart’s triumphant Coronation Mass, K. 317, this concert showcases the rich tapestry of faith-inspired music from Baroque to Classical and beyond.

Join us for Eternal Light, a radiant choral journey exploring peace, praise, and spiritual reflection through some of the most expressive music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

From the shimmering invocation of Nadia Boulanger’s Lux Aeterna to the powerful rhythms of John Rutter’s jubilant Gloria, this program offers a moving experience of musical light and serenity.

We begin with the bold and stirring Psalm 24 by Lili Boulanger, one of the first great female composers of sacred music, whose intensity and conviction shine through every note. The quest for peace continues with Pēteris Vasks’ Da Pacem Domine, a meditative plea for inner and global harmony by Latvia’s most revered contemporary composer.

The evening culminates with Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms—a vibrant, theatrical, and deeply heartfelt setting of Hebrew texts that only Bernstein could create, blending Broadway flair with spiritual depth.

Did you get your tickets yet for our exciting Opera Spectacular concert? It will be an evening to remember!  Do you want to make the evening even more memorable?  Get your tickets for an exclusive post-concert VIP Meet and Greet with Kathryn, Zach, and David! Enjoy a special opportunity to:  Meet and mingle with the […]

We are delighted to invite you to join the critically acclaimed Fairfield County Chorale’s annual Gala: An Evening With Helena Brown, featuring an auction to benefit the Fairfield County Chorale. All proceeds will directly benefit the Fairfield County Chorale so it may continue its mission to perform a broad range of classical and contemporary choral music for the benefit of the community and to champion the appreciation of excellence in choral literature.

The Gala will feature a performance by American soprano and opera sensation Helena Brown. The evening will offer a three-course seated meal and an open bar.

Dress code: Black tie optional.

Venue: The Patterson Club, 1118 Cross Highway Fairfield, CT 06824

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About Helena Brown

Lauded as having a “stunningly large, round sound,” as well as a “steely, velvety” timbre, American soprano, Helena Brown , is quickly establishing herself as a force of nature for the international stages.

Helena made her role debuts as Mrs. Dickson in Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater, Sieglinde in Die Walküre with Miami Wagner Institute , Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with Rioja Lirica/DIVAria Productions , Female Chorus in The Rape of Lucretia with New Camerata Opera , as well as Serena and Strawberry Woman in Porgy and Bess on the New York Harlem Theater European tour at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Chassé Theater , and Amsterdam RAI. She appeared at the Metropolitan Opera as an ensemble soloist in Porgy and Bess. Her feature can be seen on the Met HD broadcast of the production, as well as PBS Great Performances.

Join International opera stars Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichevsky for an unforgettable evening of stunning arias, duets, and choruses, featuring some of the most beloved masterpieces from the operatic repertoire. Experience the power and beauty of opera in a concert that will leave you breathless and inspired.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30PM
Norwalk Concert Hall
125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT

Meet our distinguished soloists! Post-concert VIP Meet and Greet with Kathryn and Zach.

Photograph with our guests (taken by photographer on ticket holder’s phone)

Autographed posted (while supplies last)

Refreshments include wine, sparkling water, and cheese platter.

For tickets to this post-concert event: https://square.link/u/YqXEZPKL

Kodály, Adventi ének (advent song, “Veni, Veni Emmanuel“)

R. Terry, Myn Lyking

Holst, Lullay my Liking

Mathias, Sir Christèmas

Holst, Christmas Day

Errollyn Wallen, Peace on Earth

Britten, Te Deum in C

JS Bach, Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243

Norwalk Concert Hall

125 East Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06851

Featuring the Fairfield County Chorale Orchestra and distinguished soloists:

Samarie Alicea, Soprano

Claire Coven, Mezzo Soprano

David Freides, Tenor

Gustavo Feulien, Baritone

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