Erin Morley, Liv Redpath, Reginald Mobley, & John Brancy Lead Orchestra of St. Luke’s 50th Anniversary Season in 2024-25

By Afton Wooten

The Orchestra of St. Luke has announced its 50th Anniversary season.

For the purposes of this article only vocal performances are included.

Soprano Erin Morley will perform at the DiMenna Center Benefit. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham hosts.

Performance Date: September 9, 2024

First up in the Chamber Music Series is “Schubert with Liv Redpath and George Li.” They will present works by Schubert, Strauss, Grieg, and Fauré, with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s chamber ensemble.

Performance Date: October 16, 2024

Soprano Amanda Forsythe serves as soloist in the “50th Anniversary Concert,” featuring the Orchestra of St. Luke’s chamber ensemble and Youth Orchestra.

Performance Date: October 26, 2024

“Spells and Revelations,” presented by baritone John Brancy, includes the world premiere of Matthew’s Aucoin’s “Revelations of Divine Love, Chapter III for baritone and chamber ensemble” and selections from Freya Waley-Cohen’s “Spell Book.”

Performance Date: December 4, 2024

Soprano Ying Fang, baritone Christian Gerhaher, and the Ensemble Altera perform songs and arias by Schubert, Schumann, and Weber. Christopher Lowrey conducts.

Performance Date: January 23, 2025

Up next is Bernstein’s “Kaddish,” featuring soprano Diana Newman, the Bard Festival Chorale, and Brooklyn Youth Chorus. James Conlon conducts.

Performance Date: January 29, 2025

“Rites and Visions” is performed by Eliza Bagg, Catherine Brookman, Kayleigh Butcher, Kirsten Sollek, and Charlotte Mundy.

Performance Date: February 19, 2025

J. S. Bach’s “St. John Passion” stars soprano Joélle Harvey, countertenor Hugh Cutting , tenor Andrew Haji, baritone William Thomas, and bass-baritone  Philippe Sly. Bernard Labadie conducts.

Performance Date: April 10, 2025

Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham gives the New York premiere of Richard Danielpour’s “A Standing Witness.” She is joined by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble and Michael Boriskin at the piano.

Performance Date: April 16, 2025

Soprano Gemma Nha and countertenor Reginald Mobley solo in J.S. Bach’s “Stabat Mater.” Lionel Meunier conducts the Orchestra of St. Luke.

Performance Date: June 3, 2025

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