2019-2020 Season

Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827

The Chesapeake Chorale presents
“Beethoven at 250”

The year 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, arguably the greatest composer in history. The Chesapeake Chorale celebrates the landmark occasion with a performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C Major. 

Composed in the summer of 1807 on a commission from Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy, Haydn’s former employer, the Mass in C was written for the name day celebration of Nikolaus’ wife, Maria Josepha.
 
No composer before or since has had as profound and lasting an effect on classical music as has Beethoven.  He changed the musical landscape and redefined musical expression.  The Mass in C, his first foray into sacred choral music, stretches the contemporary boundaries of choral artistry and bears his idiomatic musical syntax.  

Saturday, 29 February at 7:30 pm

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
14900 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD  20715

The Chesapeake Chorale Cabaret
“Styx”

Come join us for a cabaret showcasing the full Chorale and members in solos and small ensembles. The main feature of the show will be a tribute to Styx, the rock band famous in the late 70s & the 80s.  Included in our tribute are Styx favorites “Show Me the Way”, The Best of Times”, “Babe”, and “Come Sail Away.”

Also featured are favorites from Broadway and film, including selections from La La Land.

Saturday, 16 May at 7:30 pm and Sunday, 17 May at 3 pm

Christian Community Presbyterian Church
3120 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD  20715

Previous Concerts this Season

The Chesapeake Chorale presents
“Magnificat”

Come hear the Chorale perform the Magnificat in B flat by Francesco Durante (1684-1755)--the best Baroque composer you’ve never heard of!

In addition, the Chorale performs favorite holiday selections including “The Holly Bears a Berry” for piano four-hands arranged by Howard Helvey, a new setting of “Hodie” by Matthew Armstrong, David Lasky’s “All My Heart Again Rejoices,” and “Joy to the World” arranged for piano and organ by Mack Wilberg.

Ring in your favorite time of the year with the Chesapeake Chorale: a must-see and hear local holiday event!


Sunday, 15 December at 3:00 pm
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
14900 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715