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Estes Valley Chamber Singers: NOTE: CONCERT CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
The concert opens with John Camerons transcription of Edward Elgars Nimrod from Enigma Variations. Cameron has set this beautiful orchestral music to the text of Lux Aeterna. While the Lux Aeterna (Light Eternal) is part of the Requiem Mass, the text has inspired a host of composers to create stand-alone pieces; especially during the 20th century.
Over the last ten to twenty years a number of young composers have come on the music scene; many are part of the minimalist movement, which is a reactionary turn to a simpler and more tonal music. Ola Gjeilo is one of those young composers. Today, the Singers perform his Sunrise Mass.
The second half of the program opens with Frank Tichelis Earth Song which refers to the light of song, shining strong. Randall Thompsons Choose Something Like a Star follows. This well know piece on a poem by Robert Frost is one of six pieces called Frostiana; all works on texts by Frost.
Sara Teasdales poem Stars and Morten Lauridsen Sure On This Shining Night follows Teasdales poem. The program closes with an arrangement of Disneys When You Wish Upon a Star.
Please join us for the Estes Park Music Festival Season Finale of the Winter Series with our popular choral group.
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LocationStanley Hotel Concert Hall (View)
333 E Wonderview Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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