Palaver Strings: Visions & Miracles
$29.20 advance, $31.20 day of show
Felix Mendelssohn — Symphony No. 1 in C minor Op. 11
Arvo Pärt — Summa
Caroline Shaw — Entr'acte
Max Richter — On the Nature of Daylight
This one-hour program brings together music that is transcendent in nature, drawing inspiration from dreams, medieval chant, renaissance polyphony, spirituality, and the power of silence. Anchored by Christopher Theofanidis' otherworldy composition of the same name, "Visions and Miracles" takes us on a journey through the gentle sound worlds of Arvo Part, Max Richter, and Caroline Shaw, interspersed with excerpts of Mendelssohn's Sinfonia No. 1. With mesmerizing harmonies and moments of joy, grief, and gentleness, "Visions and Miracles" is evocative and reflective, grounding and transcendent.
Doors at 6:30pm.
About Palaver Strings
Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Founded in 2014, Palaver has established itself as a forward-thinking ensemble whose mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver's musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Each year, Palaver presents a full series of live performances featuring diverse musical programming, cross-genre projects, and community collaborations.
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