The Rochester Oratorio Society is proud to present the much-anticipated concert, “Hallelujah from on High,” featuring Adolphus Hailstork’s spellbinding cantata, “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes,” alongside cherished compositions by Mozart and Beethoven. This extraordinary musical event will take place on October 27, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET, at Hochstein Performance Hall, located at 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614.

Adolphus Hailstork, a distinguished composer and educator, returns to his hometown of Rochester to showcase his masterpiece, “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes.” The cantata, which brings together the talents of tenor Ziwen Xiang, the Rochester Oratorio Society Chorus, and Orchestra, is a profound exploration of Psalms 121, 13, and 23. This exceptional collaboration promises to captivate the hearts and minds of all in attendance.

Ziwen Xiang, renowned for his brilliance as a tenor, will reprise his Carnegie Hall performances in the role of the tenor soloist, bringing his extraordinary vocal prowess to elevate the evening’s experience.

In addition to Hailstork’s masterpiece, the concert will also feature Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Mass in C Major, K. 317, Coronation” and Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Hallelujah,” from “Christ on the Mount of Olives.” These iconic compositions will further enrich the evening’s program, providing a diverse and transcendent musical experience.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students, and are available at https://ROSsings.org/hallelujah or at (585) 743-2234. Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.

ABOUT THE ROCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY:

Founded in 1945, the Rochester Oratorio Society is the region’s leading choral ensemble. The Oratorio Society has toured the world, commissioned and premiered major works and collaborated with the region’s finest vocalists, instrumentalists and ensembles. The organization produces four to six performances annually as well as the Rochester International Vocal Competition each spring. More information may be found at https://ROSsings.org or at (585) 743-2234.