The Grammy-nominated Western Wind Ensemble is celebrating nearly 54 years of music with a five-part concert series called Grief: a Necessary Journey in NYC on Nov. 19.
The Western Wind Ensemble is a New York-based, internationally acclaimed a cappella sextet with a rich history in the music industry. The New York Times has called them “A kaleidoscopic tapestry of vocal hues.” They perform a variety of music, including Renaissance motets to Fifties rock’n’roll, medieval carols to Duke Ellington, and more.
Band members include William Zukof, the founding member, Eric S. Brenner (countertenor), Paul Greene-Dennis (bass), Linda Lee Jones (soprano), Christina Kay (soprano), Bradley King (tenor), David Vanderwal (tenor).
Notable performances in the United States include Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, ArtPark, Ordway Theater, the Metropolitan Museum, and more. Internationally, they have appeared at the Geneva Opera, and have toured Italy, East Asia, Australia, and more. In addition to their many live performances, The Western Wind Ensemble frequently appears on radio, television, film, and CD.
On Nov. 19 they will be performing at the Church of St. John’s in the Village in Grief: a Necessary Journey, a program featuring music by Dowland, Purcell, McFerrin, Rorem, Howells, Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, spirituals, and more. The concert program guides listeners along a journey through the five stages of grief, ultimately resulting in a place of acceptance and healing.
Tickets are on sale now.
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