The Earth and I: Voices of hope for a fragile planet
by Amadeus ChoirSaturday, 21 March 2020 from 12:00 PM (ADT) to 12:30 PM (ADT)Eglinton St. George's Church 35 Lytton Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4R1L2Ticket Information
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Overview
Join Kathleen Allan in her first year as Artistic Director and conductor of the Amadeus Choir of Toronto.
Featuring the Bach Children's Chorus, Charissa Bagan, Artistic Director
Works from throughout the ages comment on humanity's relationship with the earth and the environment. Music by Brahms, Emily Doolittle*, Rodrigo Cadet and Lori Laitman culminates in Cecilia McDowall's large work for mixed choir, children's choir, piano and percussion, A Time for All Seasons. The text beautifully weaves the famous lines from Ecclesiastes ("To everything there is a season, […] a time to plant, a time to pluck up what has been planted, […] a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace") with new poetry by Kevin Crossley-Holland highlighting the timeliness of caring for the planet.
*Canadian composer
Details
Originally from Newfoundland, Kathleen brings diverse experience to the podium as an accomplished conductor, commissioned composer, and soprano soloist. For decades, the Amadeus Choir has been a leading proponent of new Canadian choral works. Kathleen brings to our organization an intimate connection with the Canadian composer community. Her programming provides an astonishing glimpse into the talented people currently working in this country, while also honouring the rich choral tradition.