Musica Sacra (New York City)

Musica Sacra is the longest continuously performing professional chorus in New York City.[1] Its founder, Richard Westenburg, directed the chorus from 1964 until 2007, when he was succeeded as director by Kent Tritle.[2] The chorus regularly performs in Carnegie Hall[2][3][4][5] and other New York concert halls.[6]

Musica Sacra is not associated with the chorus of the same name in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

References

  1. ^ "Musica Sacra website". Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Oestreich, James R. (December 21, 2008). "Comfort Ye, Nuance Shall Be Exalted". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  3. ^ Midgette, Anne (December 23, 2006). "A 'Messiah' With Silvery Sopranos, Flowing Lines and No Bombast". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Kozinn, Allan (December 21, 2007). "With Vigor Once Again, Only a Little Bit Different". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  5. ^ Tommasini, Anthony (April 10, 2008). "For a Beloved Conductor, Bach's Monument of Music". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  6. ^ Oestreich, James R. (October 25, 2008). "A Decisive Bach Moment, Delivered With Drama". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2012.


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