Celebrate our 70th Anniversary Year with Us!
In 1951, a group of Charlotte singers founded the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. They envisioned a group that would perform great choral masterpieces. The first concert was held at Myers Park United Methodist Church, included 68 singers and was sponsored by the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
After the 1992-1993 season, the Boards of the Oratorio Singers and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra merged the two organizations. This combination enabled the production of large-scale choral-orchestral works. In the fall of 2015, the name of the chorus was changed to Charlotte Symphony Chorus, then in the fall of 2018, we became an independent performing arts organization and changed our name to the current Charlotte Master Chorale. While now independent, we remain the resident chorus of the Charlotte Symphony.
Join us as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary Season with a mix of classic and contemporary works.
Venues and times for our non-Charlotte Symphony performances to be announced.
COVID-19 NOTICE: Charlotte Master Chorale is committed to the health and safety of our patrons, musicians, and staff. We will continue to work in coordination with our venues to develop safety procedures based on the best available science. All safety procedures will be in accordance with local, state, and federal mandates, as well as CDC guidelines. Schedule, artists, and repertoire subject to change.
Beethoven's Ode to Joy
May 20, 21, 22
with the
In his final performance as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate, Christopher Warren-Green conducts one of the greatest works of all time: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Experience the epic power and unparalleled expression of joy, culminating with the uplifting "Ode to Joy" finale.
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 "Choral"
Considering Matthew Shepard
Encore Performances
Friday, June 3 • 7:30 p.m.
Myers Park United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 5 • 7:30 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
This landmark work for chamber choirs was written in 2016 and has received attention nationwide for it’s social themes. It would be a bold project that leads the audience on an “inspiring, challenging, and deeply meaningful journey.” Not only are the social themes noteworthy, but Johnson’s use of a diversity of musical styles in telling the story makes the work unique.
Messiah
December 3, 4, 5
with the
Handel's stunning masterpiece is back by popular demand.
Join your CSO, Charlotte Master Chorale, and four soloists for this enduring oratorio full of passion and exquisite beauty. "Hallelujah!"
Ian Watson, conductor
HANDEL Messiah
Christmas with the Charlotte Master Chorale
December 10, 11
Come join the Main Chorus and the Chamber Singers as we present classic settings of carols and holiday music.
This celebration of the season will feature music and arrangements by Mack Wilberg as well as our own Phil Biedenbender and Kenney Potter.
Singin' the Brews
December 17, 18
Members of the Charlotte Master Chorale present a series of free 30-minute concerts of seasonal music and merriment at local breweries around Charlotte. Audiences will be invited to sing along to the familiar festive tunes of the season.
Considering Matthew Shepard
February 12, 13
This landmark work for chamber choirs was written in 2016 and has received attention nationwide for it’s social themes. It would be a bold project that leads the audience on an “inspiring, challenging, and deeply meaningful journey.” Not only are the social themes noteworthy, but Johnson’s use of a diversity of musical styles in telling the story makes the work unique.
Dona Nobis Pacem
March 11, 12
with the
Celebrating the CSO's 90th birthday, Music Director Christopher Warren-Green leads an all-English program culminating with Vaughan Williams's beautifully lush Dona Nobis Pacem.
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
Sharleen Joynt, soprano
Daniel Okulitch, bass-baritone
HOLST Walt Whitman Overture
ARNOLD Four Scottish Dances
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Dona Nobis Pacem
Unity Concert
April 30
This concert will take a look back at the unifying themes of resilience and hope as we reflect upon the past 70 years as an organization and look ahead to the future. On the program will be Robert Cohen’s moving Alzheimer Stories, as well as a world premiere of a newly-written work for the Charlotte Master Chorale.