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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 – Children’s Chorus of Washington will perform with INSERIES opera in the final performances of Las Místicas de México this weekend. The critically acclaimed Místicas is an immersive performance incorporating the creative expression of over four centuries of Mexican female mystical artists. Poetry, music, and artworks, including those of Frida Kahlo, form the backdrop to a new English translation of the 11th century drama, the Slaughter of the Innocents . CCW’s high-school aged choristers play the titular innocents. Artistic Director of CCW, Margaret Nomura Clark, said, “Children's Chorus of Washington is proud to be in partnership with INSERIES to bring this unique, creative production to life. Performing in twelve shows during the month of March throughout DC and in Baltimore has enabled our choristers to adapt and fine tune their acting and singing skills. Our young singers have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to learn from the artistic direction of Timothy Nelson and Maribeth Diggle, and are inspired by INSERIES' immensely talented principal artists.” In order to ensure all choristers had the opportunity to perform, CCW’s artistic staff divided singers into three separate casts, with each cast performing four times. DC arts space Dupont Underground hosted the first two performances, with the third and fourth performances held at Columbia Heights’ Mexican Cultural Institute. This weekend’s performances will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in central Baltimore. CCW chorister and cast member Evelyn Goldin said of her experience: “It was challenging and out of our comfort zone, but we had a lot of fun and grew a lot as performers. It was incredible to see the show come together – a combination of visual art, instrumentalists, singers, and actors. I am so glad that CCW got to participate in this special project and help tell such a powerful story.” About Children’s Chorus of Washington Children’s Chorus of Washington nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. For more than 28 years, we have offered K-12 students throughout the District of Columbia, adjacent Maryland counties and northern Virginia high quality musical education and performance opportunities, irrespective of socioeconomic background or prior experience. One of the country's leading youth choruses, we collaborate with professional ensembles including the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, INSERIES and The Thirteen, and partner with adult choruses including The Washington Chorus and Cathedral Choral Society. We serve over 240 students after school each week through our eight auditioned ensembles, and work with hundreds more elementary and middle school students annually as the longstanding co-producer of DC Public Schools' All City Chorus. ### Media contact: Catherine Whitby (202) 340 9400 media@childrenschorusdc.org