The Cultural Caravan Presents: From Past to Present

1125 18th Street,Boulder CO 80302

30 July, 2021

Description

Mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein joins an all-star ensemble for a musical journey through time in CU's ATLAS Institute B2 blackbox theatre. Mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein (MM, CU College of Music '08) is joined by leading members of the Colorado Symphony, CU College of Music, and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado for an immersive journey from the 17th century and the present day. Featuring music by John Dowland, Henry Purcell, John Tavener, Benjamin Britten, and Caroline Shaw. The Cultural Caravan is bringing local businesses and community-minded organizations that have struggled to survive the pandemic together with the countless artists whose unique voices have been silenced for over a year. In an ambitious inaugural spring/summer season, we're showcasing the best artists and businesses local to our community to Build Back Boulder. Program: Henry Purcell: String Quartet Fantasy in D minor Caroline Shaw: Entr'acte Ancient Songs by Henry Purcell, John Dowland, & Claudio Monteverdi John Tavener: Akhmatova Songs --Intermission-- John Tavener: Chant for solo cello Henry Purcell: String Quartet Fantasy in F major Benjamin Britten: Phaedra, Dramatic Cantata for Mezzo-Soprano and Small Orchestra, Op. 93 Artists: Kristin Gornstein, mezzo-soprano (CU College of Music, MM '08) Yumi Hwang & Yi Zhao, violins (Colorado Symphony) Chas Wetherbee, viola (professor of violin, CU College of Music) Joshua Halpern, cello (founder, Cultural Caravan) Frank Nowell, harpsichord (artistic director, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado)