Artist in Residence David Briggs, renowned for his organ transcriptions of major orchestral masterpieces, presents the world premiere of his scintillating new arrangement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the “Choral.” David will be joined by twelve singers from the Cathedral Choir, timpani, and percussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Beethoven’s all-embracing and sumptuous score as never before imagined: music mirroring the universality of the human spirit. The concert is a tribute to the NYC medical community and other essential workers.
Free admission offered for all!
Cathedral Choir of St. John the Divine
Kent Tritle, conductor
David Briggs, organ
Susanna Phillips, soprano
Kirsten Sollek, contralto
Bernard Holcomb, tenor
Joseph Beutel, bass-baritone