Inspired by a line from e.e. cumming’s poem Anyone lived in a pretty how town, this recording brings together the creative force of poets and musicians on a theme of the heavens and what happens when they open. Featuring choral music by contemporary stars including Laura Mvula, Eric Whitacre, Dan Forrest and a newly-commissioned work by Dale Trumbore, the program celebrates the mystery and other-worldliness of the cosmos, together with the sweet release of rainfall and starlight. The poetry of Sara Teasdale, Octavio Paz, William Shakespeare, Lord Byron and Walt Whitman offer a beautiful commentary on these natural phenomena, creating a perfect marriage of music and text.
Friday 13th October performance in Mesa will feature a short set by the 12-voice Redlands University Vocal Chamber Ensemble, joined by Christopher Gabbitas.
Saturday 14th October performance at Trinity Cathedral will be followed by a sponsored wine reception in the Olney Gallery.
We thank our generous concert sponsors for Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain:
Lynne Traverse, Millie Wesley
Season Sponsors for Trinity Concert Wine Receptions:
Thorpe Schwer, PC
Friday, October 13 - 15 2023
SUBSCRIPTIONS (Early Bird Ends Sept. 14)
3-PACK: Early Bird $110 | Regular Price $129
2-PACK: Early Bird $77 | Regular Price $90
SINGLE TICKETS (On Sale Sept. 15)
$42 Adult
$37 Senior/Military
$20 Youth (Under 16)
Phoenix Chorale returns for a new season with a live preview of our next album and a World Premiere by Dale Trumbore.
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Inspired by a line from e.e. cumming’s poem Anyone lived in a pretty how town, this recording brings together the creative force of poets and musicians on a theme of the heavens and what happens when they open. Featuring choral music by contemporary stars including Laura Mvula, Eric Whitacre, Dan Forrest and a newly-commissioned work by Dale Trumbore, the program celebrates the mystery and other-worldliness of the cosmos, together with the sweet release of rainfall and starlight. The poetry of Sara Teasdale, Octavio Paz, William Shakespeare, Lord Byron and Walt Whitman offer a beautiful commentary on these natural phenomena, creating a perfect marriage of music and text.
Friday 13th October performance in Mesa will feature a short set by the 12-voice Redlands University Vocal Chamber Ensemble, joined by Christopher Gabbitas.
Saturday 14th October performance at Trinity Cathedral will be followed by a sponsored wine reception in the Olney Gallery.
We thank our generous concert sponsors for Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain:
Lynne Traverse, Millie Wesley
Season Sponsors for Trinity Concert Wine Receptions:
Thorpe Schwer, PC
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