Event Details
The Choral Project will present Art of Sound: HUGHES AND THE MUSE, a concert and reception celebrating the artistry of its founder and artistic director, Daniel Hughes. The program centers largely on his original music, including solo piano works and compositions for soloists, alongside pieces by composers and musicians who have shaped his creative life.
The decision to lean primarily on Daniel Hughes' body of work was both artistic and practical. In a national climate where arts funding is increasingly precarious, The Choral Project made a deliberate choice to be as lean and intentional as possible. By programming music written by its own artistic director, the organization significantly reduced music and royalty costs, allowing more resources to be directed toward sustaining the ensemble itself.
That choice, however, comes with weight. It places additional responsibility on Daniel, who not only leads the organization artistically but also carries the pressure of crafting a program that is personal, rigorous, and meaningful for audiences and performers alike. The result is a concert that reflects both vulnerability and resolve, shaped by necessity but driven by deep artistic conviction.
"The reality is that many arts lovers and funders are being forced to prioritize their resources elsewhere," says The Choral Project Board Chairperson Nada Marriott. "We feel that pressure acutely. But we are not giving up. This concert is a statement of persistence, creativity, and belief in the power of choral music, even and especially when times are hard."
Art of Sound: HUGHES AND THE MUSE stands as both a celebration and a declaration. The Choral Project is adapting, tightening its belt, and continuing to make art with intention and heart.
Ticket purchase includes a preshow talk back with Daniel Hughes. A special reception with lite bites and a wine, following the concert, is available as an add-on.
$15-50.
Presented by The Choral Project