Welcome to the website of New York based Contralto Heather Petrie.
Last minute announcement: I am stepping for a sick colleague and will sing a short virtual recital Friday, February 12 at 8pm with pianist Blake Hansen.
We will present a program of Mahler songs and opera arias, and a fun surprise!
https://www.facebook.com/events/206912367784276
Recent Events:
I made a recording of the Christmas portion of the Messiah in a barn with the Oratorio Society of New York, which will be released on their website, no ticket required.
December 21, 8pm
https://www.oratoriosocietyofhttps://youtu.be/NYvVPCYk5dAny.org/
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Over the past several months, members of the Choir of Saint Ignatius Loyola have been making recordings for our annual Christmas concert, which will be presented virtually this year. Be ready to sing along!
December 13, 3pm
https://ignatius.guestmanager.com/the-light-of-hope-12-13-2020/order
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For many years, the Voices of Ascension Candlelight Christmas concerts have been a highlight of the season for me, and almost always sell out far in advance.
This year you can watch a compilation of selections from past concerts, from the comfort of your home.
December 15, 7pm
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4784852
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I will be soloist in shortened version of Messiah, which will be broadcast by Danbury Music Centre on their Facebook page and website.
December 20, 3pm
https://www.danburymusiccentre.org
Voices of Ascension has been hosting a mini concert series on the front steps of the church, and I performed a short set of women’s a cappella songs on November 7.
https://www.voicesofascension.org/
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The St. George’s Choral Society commissioned a new piece by Phillip Martin! I was the Alto Soloist in his Mass on November 21, and the concert was Live Streamed.
You can still purchase a ticket, and watch it whenever you like.
https://www.stgeorgeschoralsociety.org/concerts/?mc_cid=aa598c9503&mc_eid=d8d517c635
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–Voices of Ascension “Voices of Connection” presents daily archival recordings and videos
https://www.voicesofascension.org/
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–Musica Sacra “Sheltering With Spirit” sends weekly links to past performances
https://musicasacra.secure.force.com/donate/?dfId=a0n1J000016SbhiQAC
Please consider supporting some of the organizations I regularly sing with, so they will still be there for us on the other side of this pandemic.
I look forward to singing for you soon!
