Pale colored concrete with a ragged crack gives way to an English rose, flourishing despite the conditions where is grows and boldly becoming the beautiful flower it is meant to be.


Haydn’s Mass for Troubled Times

Haydn’s Mass for Troubled Times | Hailstork’s I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes | DiOrio’s Solaris
The Kennedy Center Concert Hall


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THE PROGRAM:

Dominick DiOrio: Solaris
Adolphus Hailstork: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Joseph Haydn: Missa in Angustiis(Mass for Troubled Times) “Lord Nelson Mass”

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Dr. André J. Thomas, conductor
Dominick DiOrio, guest chorus master
Danielle Talamantes, soprano
Alexandra Colaizzi, mezzo-soprano
Kevin Punnackal, tenor
James Shaffran, bass
Symphonic Chorus
Choral Arts Orchestra

PERFORMANCE TIMING:

First Half: 45 minutes | Intermission: 15 minutes | Second Half: 45 minutes




The Choral Arts Society of Washington gratefully acknowledges its season sponsors:



To learn more about supporting our season journey, email JoinUs@ChoralArts.org.

ALL attendees, regardless of age, must have a ticket including children who will sit in a lap. By purchasing tickets, you accept the risk of attending a live performance. All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change.





43rd Annual Holiday Concert & Gala



Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

His Majesty’s Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the United States, and Sir Charles Roxburgh, Honorary Patrons

7:00 pm: O Night Divine! Christmas Music Concert with the Choral Arts Chorus and Orchestra in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
8:30 pm: Reception and silent auction featuring luxury items and the finest in travel, dining, and priceless social opportunities on the Roof Terrace
9:30 pm: Gourmet dinner and dancing until midnight on the Roof Terrace

FORMAL ATTIRE





TABLES


  • Gala dinner seating for 10
  • 10 Box Tier seats for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
  • Invitation for four to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in early December
  • Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
  • Recognition in all 2023-2024 concert programs

$9,500 of a Guarantor Table level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

  • Gala dinner seating for 10
  • 10 Premium Orchestra seats for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
  • Invitation for two to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in early December
  • Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
  • Recognition in all 2023-2024 concert programs

$6,500 of a Partner Table level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.



TICKETS


  • Gala dinner seating for one
  • One Box Tier seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
  • Invitation for one to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in early December
  • Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
  • Recognition in all 2023-2024 concert programs

$950 of a Founder Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

  • Gala dinner seating for one
  • One Premium Orchestra seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
  • Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
  • Recognition in all 2023-2024 concert programs

$650 of a Benefactor Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

  • Gala seating for one
  • One Orchestra seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
  • Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
  • Recognition in all 2023-2024 concert programs

$450 of a Patron Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.



SPONSORSHIPS


  • Choral Arts’ season sponsors enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
    • A premium table for 10 at the Holiday Concert and Gala
    • Four complimentary tickets for every self-produced Choral Arts experience this season
    • Exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities to engage with the joy of choral music
    • And many more!
  • If you are interested in becoming a season sponsor, please contact Development Manager Drew Halford at dhalford@choralarts.org

With a donation of $1,500, you can underwrite tickets for active duty, retired, or wounded service members and their families to enjoy a Choral Arts Christmas concert.

A sponsorship of Tickets for Troops is fully tax-deductible under applicable laws



SILENT AUCTION


  • Choral Arts’ silent auction is a time-honored tradition at every gala. Highlights every year includes over a hundred luxurious domestic and international travel opportunities, fine dining experiences across the DC region, jewelry and artwork, and priceless experiences that can only be found with Choral Arts.
  • More information, including a full catalogue of auction items, will be shared before the event.

Choral Arts is currently accepting donations to Choral Arts’ silent auction.

Benefits of in-kind donations include program listings, invitations to pre-gala celebrations, and more. If you or your organization/business would like to donate an item or have questions about the benefits of your gift, contact silentauction@choralarts.org or complete the form below:



All attendees must have a ticket. By purchasing tickets, you accept the risk of attending a live performance.



The Choral Arts Society of Washington gratefully acknowledges its season sponsors:



All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change.