Abingdon Episcopal Church on Route 17 at White Marsh in Gloucester County will host “New York Polyphony” in the second concert this season in the Arts at Abingdon Series. The concert will be held Saturday, January 18, at 5 p.m. at the church. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be accepted.
Praised for a “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum of its parts” (National Public Radio), New York Polyphony is one of the foremost vocal chamber ensembles active today. The four men, “singers of superb musicianship and vocal allure” (The New Yorker), give vibrant, modern voice to repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to cutting-edge compositions. Their dedication to innovative programming, as well as a focus on rare and rediscovered Renaissance and medieval works, has earned New York Polyphony two Grammy nominations.
Commissioning new works has been central to the mission of New York Polyphony since their founding in 2006. Both in performance and on recording, the ensemble has demonstrated a commitment to presenting contemporary compositions that explore the boundaries between ancient and modern music.
