Luminosity explores light in its many forms—celestial, spiritual, and deeply human. Spanning nearly nine centuries, this program journeys from the mystical visions of Hildegard von Bingen and the meditative stillness of Arvo Pärt to contemporary reflections on dawn, hope, and transcendence by Joanna Marsh, Cecilia McDowall, and James MacMillan. At its heart are James Whitbourn's luminous […]
This contemplative program invites the listener into the potent liminal space where the veil between worlds grows thin. Songs of Lament and Praise for solo soprano by longtime Musica Viva NY collaborator Gilda Lyons reflects on motherhood and loss, while works by John Tavener and John Williams offer meditations on soul's journey. At the center […]
George Crumb's visionary The River of Life transforms familiar American hymns into a mesmerizing landscape of sound, featuring vocal soloists propelled by an astonishing array of over a hundred percussion instruments. The journey culminates in Carl Orff's bold and exhilarating Catulli Carmina, a rarely heard masterpiece for choir, four pianos, and percussion that is every […]