WXXI Classical Presents

The Choral

Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 3:00pm

Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 2:00pm

Presented with Open Captions (OCAP) + an ASL interpreter will be present for the film introduction and talkback.

Regular ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).

1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.

The screening with be followed by a discussion hosted by WXXI’s Brenda Tremblay, with panelists Annika Bentley, Jimmie Highsmith Jr., and Jonathan Allentoff.

WXXI Classical Presents

WXXI Classical Presents is a series of films that are related to classical music in some way, co-produced by WXXI Classical and The Little Theatre. Selected by classical music hosts Brenda Tremblay, Mona Seghatoleslami, and Steve Johnson each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in an exciting or non-traditional narrative way. More details about the WXXI Classical Presents Series

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Move to Include™ is an award-winning national initiative to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media. Founded and led by WXXI in Rochester, NY, and built on the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us”, this initiative spotlights the lived experiences of people with disabilities and highlights important issues around disability, including education, healthcare, housing, employment, and more – through television, radio, news, community events, and digital media. Discover more.