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First Parish Choir Presents The Shoemaker
This one act church opera was composed in 2012 by Stephen Paulus. Set to an English libretto by poet Michael Dennis Browne based on Leo Tolstoy's short story What Men Live By, the piece intertwines a Russian version of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan with a story of the angel Michael. The engaging and poignant work, illustrating faith and mystery, will feature soloists Elizabeth Printy as Matryona, Domique Rossoff as Simon, Bruce Fithian as the angel Michael, and Elisabeth Marshall as Irina, as well as our Adult Choir and a 15-piece chamber orchestra under the direction of Ray Cornils.
Stephen Paulus has been described as a composer who writes in a musical language that is original, often gorgeous, moving and uniquely American. His musical voice is tonal in harmony, mildly dissonant, lyrically rich and rhythmically pungent. His goal as a composer, he said in an interview in 1999, was "to move or transform an audience, so that they might come out thinking, 'That piece had some magic, some sizzle to it.' Maybe it might make them think a thought or idea they hadn't thought before. Maybe it could suggest a memory or a desire or an accomplishment that's transforming, that's connecting."
He has composed more than 450 works, including 12 operas, and has received commissions from the world's great orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, and opera companies. He has served as composer in residence with the Atlanta Symphony and later, the Minnesota Orchestra.
This concert will the premiere performance of The Shoemaker in New England. Tickets (Adults $15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door; 18 and younger $5.00) for this one-hour program are also available at the church office (9 Cleaveland Street, Brunswick, ME). A free-will collection of canned goods or monetary donations to Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program will be accepted at the door.
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LocationStudzinski Recital Hall (View)
Bowdoin College Campus
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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