Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh to present "Let My People Go" Feb. 17

Commemorate Black History Month with The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh's performance of Let My People Go: A Spiritual Journey Along the Underground Railroad. Sunday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. at the WVU Creative Arts Center.

Celebrating two of America's most venerable cultural treasures -- the African-American spiritual and the Underground Railroad -- Let My People Go! A Spiritual Journey Along the Underground Railroad explores the ingenuity of America's slaves, who created code songs that contained hidden messages within much of their music, messages that not only inspired fellow slaves to escape but also instructed them in when, where and how to use the Underground Railroad in their freedom flight.

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, under the direction of Matthew Mehaffey, is known for its mastery of the great choral classics as well as masterfully tackling more contemporary works. Renowned for its excellence, the MCP combines the clarity of words with the mystical power of music so the deepest and most universal of human expressions are magnified through a community of voices.

Tickets start at $24 and may be purchased at the Mountainlair and CAC Box Offices (304-293-7469) or online at Ticketmaster.