Free 'Sacred Concert' by Duke Ellington
Join the Trinity Choirs in collaboration with Berklee College of Music for “A Sacred Concert” by Duke Ellington.
Scored for jazz big band, choir, and vocal soloists, the work combines elements of jazz, classical music, choral music, spirituals, gospel, blues and dance.
In the words of Ellington himself: “This music is the most important thing I’ve ever done or am ever likely to do.”
Free and open to all.
Say you'll be there on the facebook event page.
Invite your friends! Download the poster PDF here.
Read the press release from Berklee about the concert here.
"Given the extensive resources it requires, the piece has remained a concert rarity since Ellington’s death in 1974." Read The Boston Musical Intelligencer article about Ellington at Trinity.
Check out the program PDF here.