Ethnic Celebration Series: Music of Estonia
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Saturday, May 21, 2011, 8pm |
Sunday, May 22, 2011, 5pm St. Luke's Episcopal Church 73 South Fullerton Avenue Montclair, NJ Purchase Tickets |
Singing together—in large public events as well as in homes and small gatherings--is now, and has historically been, a powerful and integral part of Estonian society and culture. The remarkable story of Estonia’s liberation from Soviet occupation and domination through use of singing, in what was a completely bloodless revolution, provides a powerful conclusion to SCH’s season-long focus on ‘freedom.’ Elegant settings of Estonian folk material, cutting-edge choral ‘art music,’ and several Song Festival favorites, will be woven together with portions of James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty’s acclaimed documentary film, The Singing Revolution, in this unique multi-media experience.
Furthermore, Schola Cantorum is honored to announce that filmmaker James Tusty will be appearing at both concerts for a special Question and Answer session.
Come and join us on an exploration of the music of a culture that was powerful enough to fan the winds of change, and to preserve the unique, proud heritage of Estonia and its people.
Special welcome:
North Jersey Homeschool Association Choir, Dr. Beth Prins, Director
In collaboration through the Cantorum Young Singers Program
Selections in the concert include:
Mu Isamaa on Minu Arm by Gustav Ernesaks
Mu Süda, Ärka Üles, a sacred folk tune, arr. Cyrillus Kreek
Gratias Agamus Domino Deo Nostro by Urmas Sisask
Note: This is a premiere of the arrangement of this work
