Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, VPL's Central Library The Vancouver Bach Choir presents Stravinskys Les Noces, Orffs Catulli Carmina and Bergmanns Midsummer Flower. Maestro Leslie Dala will present a symposium on these fiery, passionate works and will be accompanied by representatives of the choir, the instrumentalists and soloists. This event will give you a taste of the upcoming full concert featuring three contemporary pieces complete with four pianos, a percussion ensemble, chorus and soloists. Stravinsky's Les Noces (1923) is striking in its folk-like writing which conjures up the excitement and ceremony of a rustic wedding. Carl Orff's Catulli Carmina (1943), the 'sequel' to his celebrated Carmina Burana celebrates love and desire before the ultimate betrayal. Mar... more...