Ring in the new year with our beloved tradition honoring the most universal of folk hymns, and a joyful recognition of an artist with outstanding contributions to American music. This season’s stirring program for chorale and orchestra will feature Cafritz Young Arts soprano Katerina Burton and the CAAPA Chorale with works by George Walker, GustavMahler, Margaret Bonds, Luciano Berio. PCE will then present a local premiere of DC-native and Guest Curator Jeffrey Mumford’s extraordinary cello concerto performed by soloist Annie Jacobs-Perkins (2023 Pierre Fournier Award Recipient). As a special tribute, PCE will present Mr. Mumford with PCE’s American Roots Artist Award. Bring the family, and join us in singing Amazing Grace with the whole ensemble at the end of the evening.