Sacagawea Meets Beethoven

100 N. Palmway,Lake Worth FL 33460

05 May, 2023

Description

Join us on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. for Sacagawea Meets Beethoven. Bringing to life a Native American heroine, the Core Ensemble tells the story of Sacagawea, the Shoshone guide and interpreter who braved floods, hunger, storms and snakes to help the Lewis and Clark expedition open up the American West – while carrying her infant son on her back. At the same time – on the other side of the world - Ludwig van Beethoven, a colossus of classical composition, flouted convention with a new musical style, flowing with raw, passionate emotion... Romanticism. Chamber Music Theatre will be performed by the Core Ensemble featuring actor, Nadya Encarnacion with musical accompaniment by cellist Syneva Colle, Alfonso Hernandez on piano, and percussion by Michael Parola. The performance is free and open to the public. All are Welcome Fellowship reception to follow the program. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Sponsored in part by the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Info: 561.310.3230