Musica Sacra Announces 2010-2011 Season Concert Schedule

Musica Sacra announces its 2010-2011 Season Concert schedule which include works from classic composers like Bach and Handel and works of up-and-coming composers who will presents premieres in the New York area. More information can be found at www.musicasacrany.com.

The season starts on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 8:00pm with J.S. Bach's "Jesu, meine Freude (Jesus, my joy)," Charpentier's "Filius Prodigus (The Prodigal Son)," and Carissimi's "Vanitas Vanitatum (Vanity of Vanities)." It will be at the Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln Center. Tickets are between $25 and $110.

The Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra will perform Handel's "Messiah" on December 21st and 22nd at 8:00pm at Carnegie Hall. Tickets are between $25 and $128. They will continue with Handel's "Israel in Egypt" on February 23rd at 8:00pm, also at Carnegie Hall. Tickets range between $25 and $120.

The final production is on May 13th at 8:00pm entitled "Messages to Myself," which are new works by established and emerging composers. Those composers are Christopher Theofanidis who gives the New York Premiere of "Messages to Myself;" Daniel Brewbaker who gives an yet unnamed World Premiere piece of work; and Zachary Patten who presents the New York Premiere of "Magnificat." This will take place at the Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center. Tickets are from $25 to $110.

In a city rich with cultural life and activity, Musica Sacra stands out as the premier professional choral ensemble performing in New York City's major concert halls. Founded in 1964 by renowned conductor Richard Westenburg, Musica Sacra is dedicated to presenting the highest caliber performances of great choral masterworks, as well as educating audiences in the different eras and styles of classical music to help deepen the appreciation of the choral arts. In addition to its acknowledged affinity for Baroque music, Musica Sacra performs in all genres, from the earliest Gregorian chant to commissioned works and premieres by leading contemporary composers such as Benjamin Britten, Dave Brubeck, Alessandro Cadario, Robert Convery, David Diamond, Aram Khatchaturian, and Ned Rorem. Musica Sacra has recorded on the RCA, BMG and Deutsche Grammophon labels.

All performances will be conducted by Kent Tritle, one of America's leading choral conductors. Called "the brightest star in New York's choral music world" by The New York Times, he was appointed Music Director of Musica Sacra in February 2008, succeeding Richard Westenburg, who had designated Mr. Tritle as his successor.

Kent Tritle is also founder and Music Director of Sacred Music in a Sacred Space, the acclaimed concert series entering its 22nd season at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City; Music Director of the Oratorio Society of New York; Director of Choral Activities at the Manhattan School of Music; and a member of the graduate faculty of The Juilliard School. An acclaimed organ virtuoso, he is also the organist of the New York Philharmonic. For more information, sound clips, and updated concert information, visit www.kenttritle.com.

Subscriptions and individual tickets are now available through our website at www.MusicaSacraNY.com or by calling 212-330-7684. Email inquiries may be sent to info@MusicaSacraNY.com.