BORN Takes the Grammy!

by | Feb 7, 2023 | News

Philadelphia-based choir, The Crossing and conductor, Donald Nally took home their third GRAMMY award for Best Choral Performance this past Sunday for their album BORN: music of Edie Hill and Michael Gilbertson.

BORN features the premiere recording of “Spectral Spirits,” which was commissioned for The Crossing. “Spectral Spirits” received its premiere in December of 2019 and is based on poetry by Holly J. Hughes.

Congratulations to all! Read more about the album and all its vital contributors in the album stories section of The Crossing’s website.

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