Join Cape Fear Chorale for a powerful and moving performance of Mass in Troubled Times on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. This stirring concert will feature Franz Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and John Corigliano’s Fern Hill—two profound works that explore themes of faith, resilience, and hope.

Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, composed during a time of war and uncertainty, is one of his most dramatic and expressive choral masterpieces. Paired with Corigliano’s evocative setting of Dylan Thomas’s Fern Hill, this program promises a captivating musical journey through moments of reflection, intensity, and beauty.

Experience an afternoon of choral excellence, rich harmonies, and timeless compositions that resonate with today’s world. Don’t miss this extraordinary performance with Cape Fear Chorale.

Cape Fear Chorale believes in the transformative power of music. We celebrate the expressive capacity of the human voice and the ability choral music has to heal, unite, and inspire our community. To that end, we are committed to building and enriching our community through exceptional choral artistry and by creating meaningful, educational, and inclusive musical experiences. Cape Fear Chorale (an incorporated nonprofit 501[c][3] organization) is totally dependent upon donations. Cape Fear Chorale is under the direction of Dr. Aaron Peisner, Artistic Director, and Conductor. All members are volunteers and the group is comprised of 85 auditioned singers each semester. Cape Fear Chorale presents two concerts annually, one in the fall and one in the spring.