Young People’s Chorus of NYC to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Through Song
The world-renowned Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC), joined by special guest artists Broadway star Nikki Renée Daniels and acclaimed baritone Lester Lynch, will present an inspiring concert celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Brick Presbyterian Church.
Featuring spiritual and uplifting works that reflect King’s enduring message of unity and shared humanity, the event is admission-free and open to the public.
The concert will be performed by YPC - under the direction of YPC founder and artistic director Francisco J. Núñez and conductors Ahra Cho, Caitlin Henning, and Maria C. Peña - as well as pianist Taisiya Pushkar, with Daniels and Lynch appearing throughout the evening as soloists and alongside the young singers. Daniels will perform selections including “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” and “Daybreak in Alabama,” while Lynch will present “For You There is No Song” and “Hold Out Your Light.” Together, the artists will join in “Wheels of Dream” and alongside the chorus in ““Till We Reach That Day,” “Ain’t A That Good News,” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” The program also includes “The Activist” performed by Daniels and choristers, as well as “Battle Hymn/America the Beautiful.” The concert concludes with a shared performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Event Links
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