Beatitude Mass for the Homeless

Collaborating with Saint Vincent de Paul to bring awareness to the Walk Against Hunger in Hartford, CT on Sunday, May 4th, which is vital to the ongoing efforts of area food pantries and soup kitchens for the homeless, GMChorale will be presenting the Connecticut premiere of Henry Mollicone’s acclaimed masterpiece, Beatitude Mass (for the Homeless).

The 80 voice strong GMChorale will present Beatitude Mass and other works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Vaughan Williams under the direction of Joseph D’Eugenio, with the GMChamber Singers, and featuring soloists Sheri Hammerstrom and Frank Matto.

Making the event still more compelling, composer Henry Mollicone will fly in from California to give a pre-concert lecture, and renowned artist Abby Carter will offer a gallery showing of portraits depicting guests of Saint Vincent de Paul Middletown.  These portraits capture the very essence of each person, remarkable in their composure and humanity.

GMChorale is acclaimed for its innovative symphonic choral presentations.  Under the inspired leadership of Joseph D’Eugenio, Artistic Director, GMChorale performs beloved masterworks and newly commissioned masterpieces on a global scale.
Established in 1977 as a community chorus in Middletown, CT, the Chorale has evolved to become one of New England’s most engaging choirs.  Our 80 voice strong chorale features professional and volunteer singers from Pawcatuck to Bridgeport and Windsor to New Haven.  Our singers have passed a rigorous audition to become members of GMChorale, or the GMChamber Singers.
GMChorale boasts a long-standing tradition of collaborating with area orchestras including Hartford Symphony and more recently, New Haven Symphony Orchestra.

GMC’s Artistic Director, Joseph D’Eugenio is a concert pianist graduating from Hartt School of Music, and further completing his graduate studies in conducting from the University of Connecticut.  He has conducted hundreds of choral and orchestral performances around the world.  GMChorale tours and performs in other countries bringing international recognition to Middletown, Connecticut, and New England.

A major emphasis of the organization is the power of music to positively impact social justice.  Throughout history music has made pronounced and lasting change for the betterment of the human condition.  GMChorale is committed to continuing this partnership between those in need, composers, musicians, audience and community.