Arts Playlist: Mastersingers of Wilmington explore romantic-era choral music in upcoming concert

By Martin Matheny

Published April 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM EDT

The “New Era Romantics” concert will take place at First & Central Presbyterian Church in Wilmington on May 10.

The Mastersingers of Wilmington have been a staple of Delaware’s music scene for years. Made up of both professional and amateur singers, the ensemble has become known for its rich sound and moving performances.

Their upcoming concert “New Era Romantics” promises more of the same, offering music from around the turn of the 20th century and one of the major choral pieces from that period, “the Requiem” by Maurice Duruflé.

In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny is joined by local musician Jordan Barrett – Board President of Market Street Music, which the Mastersingers are a part of – and conductor David Schelat for an early look at “New Era Romantics.”

DPM's Martin Matheny previews the “New Era Romantics” concert with musician Jordan Barrett and conductor David Schelat

Delaware Public Media's arts coverage is made possible, in part, by support from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.