Spirit of Embrace: A Sacred Interfaith Music Experience, 2016-10-20
Scope and Contents
Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.
Dates
- Event: 2016-10-20
Extent
From the Series: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
In collaboration with Da Camera Young Artist Program. Musicians include Imam Nihat Yesil, Bethany Baxter, Ling Ling Huang, Renaud Boucher-Browning, Craig Hauschildt, Danielle Chan, Isabelle Ganz, and Marcia Sterling.
Music from and inspired by sacred music traditions. Bethany Baxter, a soprano and young artist with Da Camera, presented a concert of chants from many faith traditions as well as classical chamber pieces inspired by sacred practices.
This program included an Islamic call to prayer, recitation of the Qur’an, classical songs composed on medieval Christian texts, a solo bass piece inspired by Indian meditative instruments, songs from the Santeria faith, and Jewish sacred songs.
It was an opportunity for music lovers and the community at large to express openness and welcome to people of all traditions and beliefs
Repository Details
Part of the Rothko Chapel Archives Repository