Three Culturally Distinct Choruses, One Extraordinary Performance
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) presents its groundbreaking new initiative, CrosSING Bridges, with a free RAD Days preview on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church (12106 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235). This unique concert unites three culturally distinct choruses— Coro Latinoamericano Pittsburgh, The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, and MCP—to celebrate rich musical diversity through an extraordinary performance.
The concert blends gospel, Latin American, and classical choral Music, led by Dr. Herbert V. R. P. Jones, Lourdes Santiesteban, and Daniel Singer. Audiences will experience this exceptional performance and have the chance to participate in the singing, creating a true celebration of community and collaboration.
“CrosSING Bridges is about bringing people together through music, breaking down barriers, and finding common ground across different cultures,” said MCP’s Music Director Daniel Singer. “We’re thrilled to showcase this beautiful diversity of sound and invite our audience to join us in song.”
This season, MCP is expanding its mission by forging new musical partnerships across cultural traditions and inviting everyone to raise their voices in song. CrosSING Bridges is a new annual program to foster collaborations with choral leaders from diverse traditions. Dr. Herbert V. R. P. Jones, director of The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, highlights the importance of collaboration: “Music has always been a unifying force, and this collaboration shows the power of different traditions coming together to create something truly special. We are honored to be a part of this initiative.”
Throughout the season, MCP will offer opportunities for current and new audiences to actively participate in singing. Through these initiatives, MCP seeks to engage more people in the joy and transformative power of singing, creating an artistically thrilling and inclusive season. Lourdes Santiesteban, director of Coro Latinoamericano Pittsburgh, adds: “This event is a wonderful opportunity to share the richness of Latin American Music and to come together with other traditions to create something unique. It’s an experience not to be missed.”
CrosSING Bridges is part of MCP’s broader commitment to using choral Music as a bridge to foster understanding, empathy, and community. Supported by RAD Days, this preview event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required, but seating is limited.
RAD Days is an annual event organized by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) that offers free access to cultural, educational, and recreational venues across Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. It celebrates the region’s publicly funded assets, inviting residents to explore museums, parks, and performance spaces at no cost, fostering community engagement, and showcasing RAD’s commitment to regional growth.
DETAILS AND TICKETS
For more information, visit www.themendelssohn.org.
You can find the complete RAD Days event calendar here: https://www.radworkshere.org/events
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