Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble performs The Speech of Doves and Rain
Holy Rosary Church
Seattle, WA
Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble directed by Loren W. Pontn
with
Christina Siemens, piano
Cecilia Archuleta, violin; Marcia Ott, violin; Eileen Swanson, viola
performs
The Speech of Doves and Rain
A 50th-Anniversary Folk-inspired Choral Works Tribute to Martinu & Villa-Lobos
Saturday, October 17, 8:00 p.m.
Holy Rosary Church, Seattle
Sunday, October 18, 3:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle
Since its inception, Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble has established a reputation for featuring a diverse range of rarely performed masterworks by major composers, along with time-honored classics of choral literature. Opus 7's October 2009 concert pays tribute to two of the 20th century's most fascinating composers: Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) and Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), both of whom died in 1959, making 2009 the 50th anniversary of their deaths.
Despite the fact that their countries of origin were literally a half-a-world apart, their music shares many common traits, including influences of jazz, early 20th-century French music, and elements of the indigenous folk and popular music of their native cultures (Czech for Martinu and Brazilian for Villa-Lobos). The concert features both secular and sacred choral works by these engaging composers, including the final choral works that each composer produced.
Opus 7 is renowned for their clear, glorious sound, impeccable intonation, and innovative programming. Please join Opus 7 for this concert of folk-inspired choral music from two of the 20th century's most engaging composers.
Note: Reserved seating is available by advance donation. Suggested donation is $18 for adults in advance, $20 at the door.
There is festival seating within the reserved section. Preferred seating is available for season subscribers. Choice of seats within the section is on a first-come-first-served basis the night of concert. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Preferred seating and group discounts are available for season subscribers or single concert groups of 20 or more; student, senior & family "Pay As Able" passes to the reserved section available in advance by calling 206.782.2899.
"Pay as able" non-reserved seating will also be available at the door.
No refunds.
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
Reserved seating is no longer available on-line. "Pay as able" non-reserved seating will be available at the door. Thank you for supporting Opus 7!
For more information about the remaining concerts in our 18th-annual 2009-2010 season, please visit our website at www.opus7.org.
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| Start: | Saturday Oct 17, 2009 8:00 PM | | End: | Saturday Oct 17, 2009 10:00 PM |
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Holy Rosary Church
4200 SW Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98116
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