Choir

Friday Choral Connection on WRTI 90.1 with Host Debra Lew Harder

By • Jan 6, 2021
Courtesy of Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia

WRTI's weekly feature—Friday Choral Connection—spotlights the heavenly voices of three of Philadelphia’s most esteemed choirs. Tune in every Friday at 1:30 PM to hear choral music at its best. You'll hear performances by Choral Arts Philadelphia, The Crossing, and Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, all recorded live in concert from their recent seasons.

Singing In The Dark Times: Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir Takes On New Meaning

By • Jul 18, 2020

Here's a surprising statistic: According to a survey by Chorus America, one in six Americans, or 54 million people, sing in choral groups, whether that's community, school and children's choirs, religious groups or professional ensembles. But since stay-at-home orders have been issued across many states, choral music here and around the world has completely stopped.

Recorded Live from the WRTI Performance Studio: Preview of The Crossing @ Christmas Concerts

By • Dec 19, 2019

Join us on Friday, December 20th at 12:35 PM on WRTI 90.1 to hear the Grammy-winning new music choir, The Crossing, sing highlights from their upcoming concert, The Crossing @ Christmas. WRTI's Susan Lewis is host.

Sing "Silent Night" with WRTI's Gregg Whiteside at the Kimmel Center on Dec. 16th

By WRTI Staff • Dec 13, 2019

Let’s share something extraordinary together! We’re gathering at the Kimmel Center on Monday, December 16th at 6 PM to sing a beloved carol, side-by-side with our fellow Philadelphians.

The Crossing Sings on WRTI 90.1: Gavin Bryars' A Native Hill and The Fifth Century

By WRTI Staff • Nov 26, 2019
Becky Oehlers Photography

Join us on Sunday, December 1st at 4 PM to hear The Crossing, Philadelphia’s two-time Grammy-winning  professional choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music. This week's show features works by Gavin Bryars in both live and studio recordings. Listen at 90.1 FM, online at WRTI.org, and on the WRTI App.

Grammy Nominees, Composer Kile Smith and The Crossing's Donald Nally Chat About The Arc in the Sky

By • Nov 22, 2019

Congratulations to composer Kile Smith and The Crossing! The Philadelphia-based choir's 2019 recording of Kile's The Arc in the Sky is up for a 2020 GRAMMY award for Best Choral Performance. Kile and Donald Nally, conductor of The Crossing, visited WRTI soon after the album's release in July of 2019 to share insights about this artistic collaboration.

The Crossing at 15 on WRTI 90.1: The Choir's Milestone Collaborations with Composer David Lang

By WRTI Staff • Oct 16, 2019
Becky Oehlers Photography

The Crossing, Philadelphia’s Grammy-winning professional choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music, celebrates its 15th anniversary this season, and its 7th year broadcasting on WRTI 90.1. Join us on Sunday, October 20th at approximately 4:05 PM to hear a special program highlighting the choir's collaborations with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang.

The Crossing at 15 on WRTI 90.1: Seven Responses Revisited

By WRTI Staff • Oct 10, 2019
Becky Oehlers Photography

Join us on Sunday, October 13th from 4 to 6 pm to hear The Crossing, Philadelphia’s professional, Grammy-winning choir dedicated to new music, performing works recorded live in 2016 at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.

The Crossing on WRTI 90.1: Songs In Memory of the Esteemed Choral Conductor, Joseph Flummerfelt

By • Jun 13, 2019
Rider University

Join us on Saturday, June 15th from 4 to 6 PM to hear the GRAMMY-winning choir, The Crossing, sing "For Joe," a recollection honoring the life of Joseph Flummerfelt, the distinguished American choral conductor who passed away on March 1st at age 82.

Watch and Listen: Nashirah Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia, Live from WRTI 90.1

By • May 12, 2019

Listen to Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia, preview their upcoming concert, "LOVE In Every Language," live from the WRTI 90.1 Performance Studio. WRTI's Susan Lewis is host.

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