Our primary reason for being in New York City at this point in time, was to watch our very talented granddaughter, Lucy, sing in Carnegie Hall as a member of the Columbus Children’s Choir.
Originally founded in January of 1987, under the guidance of Christian Badea, then the conductor of Columbus’ Symphony Orchestra, the choir held its first concert on Memorial Day of that same year. It soon began to receive invitations to perform throughout Ohio. By 1996, it became an independent, non-profit children’s choir, with two preparatory choirs and one top performing group ( at that time, called “Nina,” “Pinta,” and “Santa Maria”). In 2001, the organization had expanded to five choirs, with the Nina group being divided in order to create “Isabella” for younger singers, and with the “New World Singers” being created to give “...exceptionally talented older singers an opportunity to perform in a premier touring group.” That same year (2001), the New World Singers performed at Carnegie Hall during the Columbus’ Symphony’s debut concert there. Then, ten years later (December 2011), as their reputation grew, the New World Singers were invited to perform at the White House. The following year, Jeanne Wohlgamuth replaced the group’s original artistic director, Dr. Sandra Mathias. Under Wohlgamuth’s tutelage, the group had earned a bronze medal at the 2012 Champion Competition at the World Choir Games.
During 2014, the New World Singers received an invitation to sing at the Festival of Music and Dance in Grenada, Spain. Then, in 2017, they traveled to Europe to perform with the famed Vienna Boys Choir in Austria, as well as in front of an audience of “...musicians, composers, and professors...” at the Kodaly Institute in Keschimet, Hungary.
This year (2018), the New World Singers were again invited to perform at Carnegie Hall with the Columbus’ Symphony Orchestra. What an honor! We are so proud of Lucy.
Originally founded in January of 1987, under the guidance of Christian Badea, then the conductor of Columbus’ Symphony Orchestra, the choir held its first concert on Memorial Day of that same year. It soon began to receive invitations to perform throughout Ohio. By 1996, it became an independent, non-profit children’s choir, with two preparatory choirs and one top performing group ( at that time, called “Nina,” “Pinta,” and “Santa Maria”). In 2001, the organization had expanded to five choirs, with the Nina group being divided in order to create “Isabella” for younger singers, and with the “New World Singers” being created to give “...exceptionally talented older singers an opportunity to perform in a premier touring group.” That same year (2001), the New World Singers performed at Carnegie Hall during the Columbus’ Symphony’s debut concert there. Then, ten years later (December 2011), as their reputation grew, the New World Singers were invited to perform at the White House. The following year, Jeanne Wohlgamuth replaced the group’s original artistic director, Dr. Sandra Mathias. Under Wohlgamuth’s tutelage, the group had earned a bronze medal at the 2012 Champion Competition at the World Choir Games.
During 2014, the New World Singers received an invitation to sing at the Festival of Music and Dance in Grenada, Spain. Then, in 2017, they traveled to Europe to perform with the famed Vienna Boys Choir in Austria, as well as in front of an audience of “...musicians, composers, and professors...” at the Kodaly Institute in Keschimet, Hungary.
This year (2018), the New World Singers were again invited to perform at Carnegie Hall with the Columbus’ Symphony Orchestra. What an honor! We are so proud of Lucy.
Built by philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, in 1891, Carnegie Hall is one of the most prestigious classical and popular music venues in the World.
The Main Hall (officially known as the Stern Auditorium - after violinist Isaac Stern in recognition of his efforts to save the Hall from demolition in the 1960’s) can accommodate close to 3000 people in five levels.
Stock photo of the Isaac Stern Auditorium from one of the upper levels...
...and looking from the stage out towards the audience seating areas.
One of the official photos of the New World singers (Lucy is in the front row , second from the right).
Official playbill poster announcing the concert just outside the entrance to the Stern Auditorium.
Publicity photo of Jeanne Wohlgamuth, artistic director of the Columbus Children’s Choir since 2012.
Once the performances, by the choir alone, the symphony alone, and then in combination, photos were not allowed. This was taken during the final bows.
Once the choir’s solo performance was over, they joined the audience to listen to the Columbus Symphony’s music.
Following the performance, families were able to spend a few moments with the choir before they had to return to their hotel. What a wonderful night! We were so fortunate to be able to share this time with Lucy.
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