Upcoming Events at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC
Sun Jun 9, 8:00 PM - Sun Jun 9, 10:00 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th St,, New York, NY 10025
Community: Upper West Side
Description
The Nikolai Kachanov Singers and the Russian Chamber Chorus of New York will perform together for the first time at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Event Details
A special program awaits: Morning Birds for chorus, flute, and cello is inspired by the art of Nicholas Roerich and was commissioned by the Nikolai Kachanov Singers chorus. Benevolence, a five-part cantata, is set to the poems of Nicholas Roerich. The program culminates with “Rothko Chapel”. This modern classic masterpiece was composed by Morton Feldman for chorus, viola, and percussion. It is inspired by the paintings of Mark Rothko and the Rothko Chapel in Texas. The musical language of all three compositions differ as greatly as the palettes of Roerich and Rothko, two 20th century masters.
PROGRAM
Efrem Podgaits: "Morning Birds" for chorus, cello and flute
(world premiere)
Nikolai Kachanov: "Benevolence," a choral cycle set to the poems of Nicholas Roerich
Morton Feldman: "Rothko Chapel" for chorus, viola and percussion
SOLOISTS
Issei Herr, cello; Jeffrey Irving, percussion; Jessica Meyer, viola; Roberta Michel, flute; Zen Wu, soprano
This event is presented in conjunction with The Value of Sanctuary: Building a House Without Walls, on view at the Cathedral through June 30th.
PROGRAM
Efrem Podgaits: "Morning Birds" for chorus, cello and flute
(world premiere)
Nikolai Kachanov: "Benevolence," a choral cycle set to the poems of Nicholas Roerich
Morton Feldman: "Rothko Chapel" for chorus, viola and percussion
SOLOISTS
Issei Herr, cello; Jeffrey Irving, percussion; Jessica Meyer, viola; Roberta Michel, flute; Zen Wu, soprano
This event is presented in conjunction with The Value of Sanctuary: Building a House Without Walls, on view at the Cathedral through June 30th.
