Join the FCC for a fun, relaxed read-through of selections from Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah and Palmeri’s Misa Tango. FCC music director David Rosenmeyer shares insight into each piece as he leads singers in an afternoon of no-pressure musicmaking. Stick around after the sing to enjoy refreshments. Chat with chorale members, meet the music director, and […]
News
Job Opening!
July 10, 2019
The Fairfield County Chorale seeks an Operations Manager with the following qualifications: Come join our dynamic choral organization! The Fairfield County Chorale, Inc. (“FCC” or “Chorale”) is currently seeking applicants for the role of FCC Operations Manager. The FCC Operations Manager will execute the administrative functions of the Chorale in a manner which assures both […]
Elijah May 19, 2019
April 4, 2019
Join the FCC as we wrap up our 2018-2019 season with Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic 1846 masterpiece. Widows, queens, priests, prophets, and an angel — Elijah’s vivid biblical narrative has all the drama of an opera. Don’t miss this chance to hear Mendelssohn’s Romantic-era take on the Baroque oratorio. Bringing these characters to life are soloists […]
A Choral Journey
February 14, 2019
Join the FCC on a journey through time and across the globe. Our midwinter concert focuses on the beauty of the human voice with minimal instrumentation, featuring a centerpiece work by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Romancero Gitano, based on a series of poems by Federico García Lorca. Plus works from Giovanni Palestrina, Francis Poulenc, Felix […]
Coming up! MISATANGO
Holiday music from unexpected sources
November 27, 2018
The centerpiece of our upcoming holiday concert is a stunning piece from contemporary Argentinian composer Martín Palmeri, Misa a Buenos Aires. Also known simply as Misatango, it combines the unique rhythms, harmonies and melodies of the Argentinian Tango with the traditional liturgical text of the Catholic mass. Rounding out this colorful program is Gabriel Fauré’s stirring […]
September Sing 2018!
August 4, 2018
Medieval drinking songs, prophets, priests, widows, and an angel — all in an afternoon. Join the FCC for a fun, relaxed read-through of selections from two opposite poles of the choral repertoire: Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah and Orff’s raucous Carmina Burana. FCC music director David Rosenmeyer shares insight into each piece as he leads singers in […]
Join us next season!
June 30, 2018
Our upcoming season really does have something for everyone — from Carl Orff’s raucous Carmina Burana (with the acclaimed New Haven Symphony Orchestra to kick off Maestro Boughton’s final season in New Haven), to Mendelssohn’s iconic Elijah, and everything in between. We hope you’ll join us! Details and tickets here.
WSHU Interview
May 7, 2018
Kate Remington from WSHU interviewed our music director David Rosenmeyer on the unique challenges of performing the B minor. Take a listen!
Coming Up!
j.s. bach • mass in b minor
saturday, may 12 at 7:30pm
saturday, may 12 at 7:30pm
April 26, 2018
We conclude our 55th season with J.S. Bach’s sacred masterwork, Mass in B Minor. His towering masterpiece will take you through mighty fugues, delicate duets, and poetic choruses and arias. A performance of the B Minor is a transformative experience — don’t miss this memorable evening! Tickets here.
