VocalEssence presents:

Song of the Stars

 

Friday, January 28, 2011 (8 pm)

 

Central Lutheran Church

333 12th Street South

Minneapolis, MN 55404

 

Tickets:

$10-40 (Service charges may apply. Student and group discounts available.)

Purchase online at www.vocalessence.org or call 612-371-5656.
 

Featuring:

VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers

Douglas Riva, piano

Dean Billmeyer, organ
Gerardo Rábago, guest conductor

 

Discovered again nearly 100 years after its 1911 Barcelona premiere, Cant de les estrelles (Song of the Stars) is truly a masterpiece. This virtuoso piano concerto was premiered by the composer, Enrique Granados, himself. Accompanied by chorus and organ, this work gloriously combines modern romantic poetry and luxurious harmonies.

The score, which was never published, was recovered in 2004, largely through the efforts of American pianist Douglas Riva, who has been called “one of the principal apostles of the music of Granados” by El País Madrid. Guest conductor Gerardo Rábago leads this program, which also commemorates the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence with a selection of beautiful Mexican choral music.