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A Musical Tribute to Freedom and the Adirondacks

Published onNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

Date: November 24
Location: Wadsworth Auditorium, SUNY Geneseo Campus
Time: 3:00 PM

Experience the power of choral music with the Geneseo Festival Singers as they return to the stage alongside the Rochester Oratorio Society. The concert will feature Randall Thompson’s stirring Testament of Freedom, celebrating American heritage and resilience. In addition, Glenn McClure’s Promised Land: An Adirondack Folk Opera will be brought to life with selections from this poignant, nature-inspired work. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear the blending of voices paying homage to freedom, nature, and community.

Make plans to attend this moving musical event as we honor the voice of artists who capture the spirit of our environment and shared ideals.

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