Musical inspiration can come from almost anywhere. Throughout history, however, there are a few topics that have inspired countless composers to write. One of those is water. In this concert, the first in a four part series about the elements, we will explore many of the ways in which water has been an inspiration across the centuries.
Our concert will begin on a lake in the Northwoods of Minnesota with an original piece for soprano and alto recorder and piano. We will play several pieces about rain from different cultures and centuries to explore how different composers depict it including a modern piece influenced by the traditions of Japan and Indonesia, a romantic piece illustrating a garden in the rain, and another original piece Jared wrote portraying a storm. We will travel back to the Baroque era performing an original arrangement of Handel’s Water Music, to the Age of Sail with a medley of sea shanties, and back to the modern day with a new jazz piece by Jared depicting rapids on a river.
Using a range of instruments including flute, piano, marimba, and recorder, and a wide variety of styles, there will be something for everyone as we tell part of the story of water.
Admission is a free will donation with a suggested donation of 15 dollars per person. Cash or Venmo are preferred. Proceeds will go to the Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men's Chorus, a local non-profit choir that we care deeply about.
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