New York, NY, October 12, 2015 – Join Composer Michael John Trotta for the debut performance of the New York Repertory Singers in a wonderfully festive program entitled Winter’s Light: A Musical Journey through Darkness and Light, featuring the music of the composer himself at historic Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City’s Upper West Side on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 7:30pm.

The evening will open up with the world premiere of Trotta’s song cycle “Winter’s Light” performed by soprano and baritone soloist, chamber orchestra, professional dancers choreographed by Richard Stafford, and the 16-voice professional vocal group New York Repertory Singers, led by composer and conductor Michael John Trotta. As the concert explore themes of light and darkness, hope and longing.

The New York Repertory Singers will perform Trotta’s esteemed works “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel” and “This Present Moment”, accompanied by chamber orchestra, as well as his a cappella arrangements of popular holiday favorites “All is Calm”, “In The Bleak Midwinter”, and “Adam Lay YBounden”.

During the concert, the New York Repertory Singers will also premiere works from Trotta’s highly anticipated album “Totus Tuus”, including “Ad Te Clamamus”, “Ave Maria”, and “Totus Tuus”. The album was recorded by the New York Repertory Singers under the direction of Michael John Trotta in August 2015 and is set for release on Naxos November 6, 2015.

“New York Repertory Singers achieves a balance of passion and clarity rarely found in choral music,” says composer and conductor Michael John Trotta.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.NYrepsingers; call (347) 305-4099; or email tickets@hamptonroadsmusicgroup.com. Tickets are currently $19 Student/Seniors, $29 General Admission, and $49 Premium Admission.