Brahms Of Love & Spirit

At Cathedral Choral Society, aspiration, beauty, hope, and equality are more than ideals — they shape how we make music and how we imagine our shared future. This concert is an embodiment of that mission, with a program rooted in connection across voices, traditions, and time. From the intimacy and charm of Johannes Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, the powerful faith of Margaret Bonds’ Credo, the open sonorities of Aaron Copland’s Promise of Living, and the fresh perspectives of modern composers, this music reflects the many ways we connect through love, community, and song.

THE PERFORMERS

Cathedral Choral Society 
Steven Fox, conductor

Joy Schreier, assistant conductor and piano
Wei-Han Wu, piano

Fotina Naumenko, soprano
Chelsea Helm, soprano
Roger Isaacs, alto
Rachel Hahn, alto
Matthew Hill, tenor
Gilbert Spencer, bass
James Shaffran, bass
Jason Widney, bass

THE PROGRAM

Give Me Jesus, Larry Fleming
Every Time I Think About Jesus, Larry Fleming
Ride On, King Jesus, Larry Fleming
The Promise of Living, Aaron Copland
Credo (selections), Margaret Bonds
Anthem, Michael Abels
Ode to Harmony, Michael Abels
Liebeslieder Op. 52, Johannes Brahms

Run time: approximately 90 minutes with intermission

This performance is brought to you by the Cathedral Choral Society (CCS). CCS is a 501(c)(3) performing arts organization, and it is separate from the Washington National Cathedral. We celebrate the opportunity to be able to produce art in this magnificent space; the concert is not a production of the Washington National Cathedral.