Te Deum - Portland

425 Congress Street,Portland ME 04101

04 November, 2022

Description

Arvo Pärt has spent a lifetime exploring the purity of sound. In Te Deum, he uses chant, string orchestra, prepared harp, and chorus to build a sonic world that amplifies silence. This free event during First Friday Art Walk features two optional add-ons: Meditating with Music – Pre-concert introduction to meditation workshop with Patty Dodd, Natural Meditation Group.We'll Handel the Children – Free babysitting so parents can experience live classical music without disruption. Children are provided with snacks, toys, games, and babysitters while adults enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted stillness while listening to inspiring music. Limited capacity, pre-registration required.EVENT SCHEDULE Session 1 5:00 pm – Check-in for We'll Handel the Children5:15 pm – Meditating with Music5:30 pm – Arvo Pärt’s Te Deum6:00 pm – Pick-up for We'll Handel the ChildrenSession 2 6:00 pm – Check-in for We'll Handel the Children6:15 pm – Meditating with Music6:30 pm – Arvo Pärt’s Te Deum7:00 pm – Pick-up for We'll Handel the ChildrenCOVID protocols – At this time, we will not require proof of vaccination for this event, but do recommend attendees wear a mask. Our concert protocols may vary over the course of the season in response to the rise and fall of local COVID rates and corresponding CDC recommendations. Presented in collaboration with the Bowdoin College Chorus.