Saturday, April 1st, 2006, 11:00AM The Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem |
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A Vocal Dawn
This time our program is composed of religious and personal works, immersed in faith as well as existential questions.
Ralph Greis – Organ
Shahar Choir, directed by Gila Brill
Duruflé – Requiem: A dramatic piece based on medieval Gregorian chants and drawing its inspiration from Faure's Requiem.
Barber – Agnus Dei: The famous Adagio for Strings in the composer's own arrangement for choir.
Britten – 'Hymn to St. Cecilia': A tormented, moving hymn composed to WH Auden's words.
Villa-Lobos – 'Bendita Sabedoria' and 'Praesepe': The first a profound, intense piece, whereas the second – the very embodiment of gentleness and serenity.
Tickets: 04-6101710
Anyone identifying as a Shahar Choir guest will receive a discount!Following the concert it will be possible (at an additional fee) to join the guided walk 'Neighborhoods & Estates Outside the Old City Walls' - Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Yemin Moshe, Mahane Israel, Nahalat Shiv'ah and Beit David.
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