For : Chora Nova typically holds auditions twice a year (late summer and early winter). They look for three things:
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was founded to fill that void. The founders envisioned a flexible, agile ensemble that could sing a 16th-century Palestrina mass with the same authenticity and commitment as a world premiere by a living composer. The keyword here is nova —newness. This choir constantly seeks to refresh the listener’s ear. They are known for juxtaposing ancient chants with avant-garde harmonies, creating a dialogue between centuries that keeps the music feeling alive, not preserved under glass. For : Chora Nova typically holds auditions twice
that showcase snippets of the upcoming innovative repertoire. Curated Rare Works : A key feature of their programming is the performance of rare or recently discovered classics , such as Vivaldi’s Dixit Dominus (RV 807) or Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast , which are rarely heard in typical concert halls. San Francisco Classical Voice Ways to Participate The founders envisioned a flexible, agile ensemble that
Repertoire has included Rheinberger’s Stabat Mater (unrecorded at the time of their 2017 performance) and works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Jan Dismas Zelenka. Artistic Leadership
Looking ahead, is spearheading the "Choral Climate Initiative"—a commissioning project that asks ten composers to write pieces using texts about the ocean, the forest, and extinction. They plan to perform these in natural acoustical spaces (redwood forests, empty warehouses) rather than traditional concert halls.
Going to a performance is an event. They often perform in acoustically resonant venues such as historic churches or black-box theaters with adjustable sound baffles.