The Music of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Join the Capitol Hill Chorale for "The Music of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel" on Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m. at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.
Composer and pianist Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (Nov. 14, 1805 – May 14, 1847) received the same musical education as her famous brother Felix. According to her father, Hensel's musical talent could be "only an ornament." As a woman, she never received the same recognition of her younger sibling.
In this program, we will shine a light on Hensel’s choral compositions.
We will be joined for this concert by mezzo-soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, recognized for her "velvety legato and embracing warmth of sound" (Washington Classical Review).
Dr. Michael Cooper, biographer of both Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, will join the Chorale for a pre-concert lecture on her life and music. The lecture begins 30 minutes before the start of each concert.
COVID Precautions
We do not require masks or proof of vaccination for audience members, but we encourage our audience to be respectful of their neighbors' preferences. If you are sick, please do not attend—even if it's not COVID.
Specific requirements may be updated based on COVID levels in the area. We will keep this ticket page updated with the most current information, and we will happily issue refunds to those who might be unable to attend based on changes to our safety policies or due to illness.
On-Demand Option
We are also offering an on-demand ticket option for those who cannot attend this concert in person. By purchasing that ticket, you will receive a link to the video of the Sunday concert, which will be available to watch at any time after that point. Everyone who purchases a ticket to attend in person will also receive access to the on-demand options for later viewing. We will also be releasing this link publicly. Please note that we are still formalizing our digitization process and there may be hiccups or delays. We encourage you to see us live if you can!
This is a pay-what-you-can performance with suggested ticket prices. You can edit the ticket price if you would like to pay a different amount.
If you have any questions about the outlined policies, aren't sure which ticket to buy, or need to inquire about refunds, please contact us at tickets@capitolhillchorale.org.