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

Event Description

Schafer/85: A Birthday Spectacular 8pm Friday, July 6, 2018 Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Celebrate the innovative music of Canada’s preeminent composer, R. Murray Schafer, in recognition of his 85th birthday! Jon Washburn leads the singers and soloists of the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra in three major works: * The Star Princess and the Waterlilies A Schaferian creation myth on the celestial origin of waterlilies for women’s voices, alto solo, narrator and percussion. * Narcissus and Echo Young Narcissus encounters the nymph, Echo — as written by Ovid and recounted by the blind seer, Tiresias — for chorus, baritone and soprano soloists. * The Love that Moves the Universe Music of the stars ... more...