ARCHIVE OF PAST SEASONS
BOSTON's PROFESSIONAL CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING MUSIC OF WOMEN COMPOSERS FROM THE 9th CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY
BOSTON's PROFESSIONAL CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING MUSIC OF WOMEN COMPOSERS FROM THE 9th CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY
BOSTON's PROFESSIONAL CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING MUSIC OF WOMEN COMPOSERS FROM THE 9th CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY
BOSTON's PROFESSIONAL CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING MUSIC OF WOMEN COMPOSERS FROM THE 9th CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY
BOSTON's PROFESSIONAL CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING MUSIC OF WOMEN COMPOSERS FROM THE 9th CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY
Photo: Eric Antoniou
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Welcome to
PSALMS & REQUIEMS
New and Rare Works Performed on an Epic Scale
2021-2022: Our CHRYSALIS Season
A Message from Our Artistic Director, Amelia LeClair
After 21 months without in-person concerts, I had plenty of time to think about what our re-emergence would look like. With our CHRYSALIS season, we have rededicated ourselves to our mission of uplifting marginalized members of the musical world and are challenging ourselves to take an intersectional approach to our work. By partnering with new and existing members of our community and making space for conversation and collaboration, we are confident that our ensemble will come back bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever before.
We're so glad to be sharing this work with you. Thank you, and enjoy the concert!
Join Us Next Season for Four Innovative Programs!
Renaissance Portraits
Singer's
Choice
Artemisia
Three
Women
Stunningly reimagined portraits framed by secular music
November, 2022
A specially curated program guest conducted by Carolina Flores
January, 2023
A multidisciplinary exploration of the life of the Baroque artist
March, 2023
A 20th anniversary celebration of the Boston Women's Memorial
May, 2023
Meet Our Artists
Instrumentalists & Collaborators
Violins
Heidi Braun-Hill
Rose Drucker
Lilit Hartunian
Sean Larkin
Heather Braun-Bakken
Violas
Daniel Doña
Min Choi
Amelia Hollander Ames
Harp
Nancy Hurrell
Cello
Agnes Kim
Ji Kwon
Bass
Nathan Varga
Oboe
Catherine Weinfeld-Zell
Timpani
Robert Schulz
Organ & Rehearsal Accompaniment
Heinrich Christiansen
We are most grateful to Dr. John Perkins for allowing us to use his Finale version of Lili Boulanger’s Psalm 130 as the basis for this reduction.
Land Acknowledgement
All of Cappella Clausura’s work and performances take place on Indigenous Lands. As an ensemble based in the Greater Boston area, we are on the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Massachusett, Pawtucket, Pokanoket, and Wampanoag Nations. We make this acknowledgement to offer recognition and respect to the original inhabitants of this place and to their descendants today, especially since the Indigenous history of this area has been erased for four hundred years. We ask our audiences to join us as we continue to learn about the history of this land and provide support for Indigenous communities.
Click here to learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Women composers deserve their place in the canon. Cappella Clausura is making it happen.
Support our mission by making a donation today.
Thank You to the Sponsors of Psalms & Requiems
Enjoy more live music in Newton this spring!
This June, see our newest project with Newton Theatre Company!
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Meet the Cappella Clausura Team
Amelia LeClair
Artistic Director
Abby Lass
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Robin Stein, President
Martha Bancroft, Vice-President
Garrow Throop, Treasurer
Abby Rosenberg, Clerk
Shannon Larkin, Chorus Rep
Helen Berger
Arleen Kulin
Amelia LeClair
John Wolff
Cappella Clausura Is Seeking New Board Members!
Are you passionate about inclusivity and innovation in the arts?
Are you looking to meet new and interesting people?
Are you curious about how non-profits operate?
You may be just who we're looking for!
Cappella Clausura is looking to expand our Board of Directors, starting with our 2022-2023 season! We are looking for diverse and energetic individuals who want to use their skills to uplift our organization and guide it into its next chapter.
Whether your background is in music, finance, marketing, education, activism, or another field entirely, we want to hear from you!
Download our Board Prospect Packet for more details and contact Executive Director Abby Lass
to express your interest.