Chabot College to Host ‘The Light of Hope’ Concert This Saturday

Chabot College will host “The Light of Hope” concert, an afternoon of choral arrangements ranging from Taiwanese folksongs to selections from Verdi’s Requiem and several operas. Presented by the Elite Chorus of Los Angeles, California, the event will take place on October 26, 2024, at 2pm at the Reed L. Buffington Visual & Performing Arts Center, Building 1300, at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward, CA. 

Programs include “The Light of Hope” by Ms. Lynn Huang and several pieces by Principal Conductor Cliff Yang. “The Light of Hope” is a Choral piece that was world premiered in 2022 at the Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Conductor Ms. Lynn Huang wrote it with theaspiration of providing comfort and hope to people suffering from the pandemic.  

Yang will conduct selections from Verdi’s Requiem and operas including Il Trovatore and Nabucco, Mendelssohn’s oratorio Saint Paul, and P. Mascagni’s opera Cavalleria Rusticana.  

“Members of Elite Chorus are from various ethnicities and cultural backgrounds who love music. We are honored to present this classic music concert for you,” shared Maestro Yang. 

Don’t miss your chance to see this elite choral concert. Mark your calendars for theperformance and join us for a hope-inspired evening. 

Admission is free, but seating is assigned, so it is recommended to choose seating online at PurplePass.com. Doors open at 1:30PM. For additional questions, email wang_robert@yahoo.com.  

Chabot’s PAC is host to many community events and other world-class talent. For more information, visit The Chabot College Performing Arts Complex.