A landmark musical event for America’s 250th anniversary.
Ensemble Altera, one of today’s most compelling professional chamber choirs, makes its New York City debut with the world premiere of Declarations, a major new choral work by Piers Connor Kennedy.
Spanning 75 minutes without intermission, Declarations is a bold and deeply human meditation on the Declaration of Independence—its creation, ideals, contradictions, and ongoing legacy. Drawing on a rich tapestry of texts, from Thomas Jefferson and Langston Hughes, to contemporary voices including Tracy K. Smith, dg nanouk okpik, and William Ashford, among others, the work refracts 250 years of history through a modern, emotionally powerful lens.