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Who We Are Founded in 1975, Madrigalia has built an extensive repertoire encompassing traditional and contemporary styles of secular and sacred choral literature from the Renaissance through the twenty-first century. The eighteen-member ensemble uses choral music as a powerful tool to communicate humor, sorrow, prayer, meditation, celebration and remembrance.Under the direction of Roger Wilhelm, the ensemble has performed throughout western New York and has been featured in live and prerecorded broadcasts on Rochester’s public radio station WXXI-FM. In February 2004, Madrigalia was one of a select number of ensembles chosen to perform at the Eastern Division Conference of the American Choral Director’s Association held in Boston. In December 2003, Madrigalia released its first “live” recording entitled Madrigalia Live at Christmas. This recording joins three previous releases: Christmas With Harp and Voice (2001), With Heart and Voice – Christmas Across America (1996) and With Heart and Voice – Anthems Across America (1993). Recent seasons have featured several Rochester premieres including works by Rochesterian Cary Ratcliff, American composers Frank Ferko and Libby Larson, and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as well as appearances with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, RPO Pops Orchestra, and collaborations with the Hochstein Music School, Musica Spei and WXXI radio. Madrigalia is a proud member of Chorus America, the Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, and the Greater Rochester Choral Consortium. |