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On May 5 at 5 p.m. the Princeton Public Library will host Highlighting Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy, a panel discussion with Artistic Director Ryan Brandau and two of composer Frank Lewin's daughters, Miriam and Naomi Lewin. This free-to-the-public event offers a special sneak preview of the work ahead of the American Resonance concert on Saturday, May 9.
As part of our May 5 American Resonance concert, Princeton Pro Musica will bring Princeton composer Frank Lewin's (1925-2008)ย Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy back to the Princeton University Chapel for the first time since its premiere in 1969.
Artistic Director Ryan Brandau invites YOU to join us for the final concert of PPM's 47th season.
Join us on April 17 for our annual cabaret fundraiser! Food, prizes, music, and FUN!
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Next Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m. at the Princeton University Chapel. BE THERE!![]()
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HUGE thanks to Classic Ross Amico for this truly fantastic article highlighting Frank Lewin's ๐๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ (๐๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ข ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐. ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฎ) and PPM's performance of it on our May 9 American Resonance concert. We can't wait to see you there!![]()
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At 2 p.m. Eastern this Sunday, Ryan Brandau hosts Sounds Choral on WWFM - The Classical Network (89.1 FM or livestreaming at wwfm.org). His program will focus on the works of two American composers: Leonard Bernstein and Frank Lewin.![]()
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Bernstein, of course, is known globally for his brilliance not just as a composer, but also as a conductor, a teacher, and a television personality. His ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ก๐ข๐จ are charming and tuneful. Serene, intense, rhythmically intricateโquintessential Bernstein.![]()
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Frank Lewin (1925-2008) is a celebrated Princetonian whose music PPM has had the pleasure of getting to know these past few months. Lewin's ๐๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ข ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐. ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฎ received its world premiere in the Princeton University Chapel in 1969โone of the very first Requiem masses to be set in English.![]()
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We will bring Lewin's ๐๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ข back to the Chapel on ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฐ ๐ฝ.๐บ.โalong with ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ก๐ข๐จโas part of our ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ concert.![]()
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Tune in Sunday to learn more about these two composers, and be sure you have a ticket for May 9. We can't wait to see you there!![]()
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Remembering the time we collaborated with the Princeton University Orchestra and Princeton University Glee Club to present Benjamin Brittenโs monumental โWar Requiem.โ Has it really been eight years?! What a sound that was!
Some fun exercises to get your voice going this weekend! Which one is your fave??
For the brainiacs among us, hereโs a stellar new article from the Chorus Connection blog!
What Happens to My Brain When I Sing in Choir?
blog.chorusconnection.com
What happens to your brain when you sing in a choir? Explore 10 science-backed ways choral singing boosts mood, memory, and health.
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Audio: The Dessoff Choirs, 2012, used with permission
Thanks, Town Topics, for the great mention in your round-up of cultural organizations commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. We are eagerly preparing for American Resonance on May 9, and hope youโll plan to join us!![]()
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April 15, 2026April 14, 2026 Anne Levin Area Arts Groups Recognize Countryโs 250th With Concerts, Theater, and Dance Performances HONORING AN ANNIVERSARY: Princeton Pro Musicaโs โAmerican Resona...
Please join us for a discussion of ๐๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ข ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐. ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฎ by Princeton composer Frank Lewin (1925-2008) for chorus, soloists, and organ on ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ at the Princeton Public Library.![]()
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Panelists will include Frank Lewin's daughters, Miriam and Naomi Lewin, and PPM Artistic Director Ryan Brandau.![]()
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