The Musaic Vocal Ensemble is coming to Summerland in April with choral music to soothe and inspire you on your journey
Sometimes, when we have no answers, we turn to the arts to lead us forward or, at least, to offer some respite from what burdens us.
Musaic is preparing a program of choral music to guide through some of the world’s challenges. The choir is taking a lead from excerpts of Nelson Mandela’s inaugural address in 1994, words which have been set to music by the Latvian composer, Erik Esenvalds:
“There is no easy road to freedom. None of us acting alone can achieve success. We must, therefore, act together as a united people, for national reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world. The time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. The time to build is upon us. Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for us all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfil themselves.”
The texts of Musaic’s program encourage you to find sacred spaces, to dream of new ways forward, to believe in yourselves, to inspire your children, to listen to one another, to be gentle with each other and, most importantly, to love one another. Through this program of choral music, you are sure to be soothed and inspired in your journey.
The Summerland concert takes place on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Saviour’s Anglican Church.
Much of the program will include a jazz rhythm section, played by the local trio of pianist Dennis Nordlund, bass player Stefan Bienz and drummer Mike Treadway.
Performances will be presented to audiences all over the South Okanagan: Oliver, Penticton, Summerland and Kelowna. To avoid disappointment, be sure to book your tickets in advance by calling 778-531-4161 or by e-mail to musaicpenticton@gmail.com. Tickets for all performances are $15 for adults and $5 for students.
For more information, visit www.musaicpenticton.ca.
Oliver: Friday, April 20th, 7:30 p.m., Oliver Alliance Church
Penticton: Saturday, April 21st, 7:30 p.m., St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
Kelowna: Friday, April 27th, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael’s & All Angels Cathedral
Summerland: Saturday, April 28th, 2:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church
