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The Boston Musical Intelligencer
2016-05-27 03:10:21
Coro Allegro Premiere Shows No Fear
David Kato Kisule (file photo) Coro Allegro’s “We Are Here,” imagined and led by conductor David W. Hodgkins on Sunday afternoon at Church of the Covenant Boston, intertwined themes of racism and homophobia, while juxtaposing the ongoing struggle for LGBTI rights worldwide with the struggles against racism in America. The program was built around the world premiere of Aluta Continua: the Life and Passion of David Kato Kisule by the award-winning composer Eric Banks. Nestled in between came choral arrangements of African-American spirituals and gospel. In the opening set of four spirituals, starting with an arrangement of “Hold On!” by Jester Hairston, the energy of the ensemble demanded attention. Most sang from memory, which allowed their dynamic expression to reach the audience more easily. Coordination of ensemble was exquisite, with crisp diction and perfectly coordinated crescendos and decrescendos; in fact, the dynamic range of the group sounded remarkable. Fortissimos […]
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