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Celebrations!
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood
Sunday, May 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church,
1280 Vine St., Denver
Tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased in advance through members of Safonia, online, or at the door.
Join us as in celebrating the seasons, life, death, a new work commissioned by Safonia and the beginning of our 5th year as a group dedicated to the passionate presentation of quality choral music.
This concert promises to be an adventurous and challenging undertaking, as we perform the cycle of the seasons in compositions by the Estonian musician, Veljo Tormis. We have performed portions of the cycle previously and very excited to include these works in our spring concert.
Our first commissioned work, What I Need, in honor of member Diane Carabello was written by our dear friend and former accompanist, Chappel Kingsland. Featuring an oboe solo, accompanied by piano, the title relates to the need for beauty, music and sunshine, no matter what else is happening. The music begins with the phrase many of us remember Diane relating to us as to why she kept singing in Safonia ~ "When I sing I am myself again." In celebrating Diane's life, we are able to celebrate the way she faced her death ~ with determination and a focus on the things that made her feel whole.
Works that are cause for celebration in this piece include the saucy No Thank You John, Fruits of the Selfless Heart, with text by Mother Teresa, On Wings of Gladness, by composer David Childs, and two beautiful pieces by Oregonean Joan Szymko.
We invite you to come celebrate all the challenges, hopes, fears and joys that are part of being alive on this planet as we sing our way into that experience!
About Safonia
SAFONIA is a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to the synergy of music, passion and excellence.
Safonia was formed in the Summer of 2004 with a small focus group of individuals who have diverse experiences in local and national choral music, choral music administration and production. They created Safonia, the long-term vision for the group and set the stage for growth throughout these first stages of existence.
Safonia consists of women of all ages and interests who share a common goal to experience true musical excellence.
Under the direction of Marla Wasson, our over-riding goal is to create a seamless blend between all members without squelching the amazing passion and creativity each woman brings to the group. Musicianship is enhanced by repertoire selection of both classical and non-classical works. Safonia strives to bring a transcendent grace to each note, line and composition we perform.
We welcome new input and opportunities to perform in addition to our concerts. We look forward to collaborations with all types of groups in the Denver area.
Click here Frequently Asked Questions which may give you more information regarding this group. Should the FAQ's not answer all of your questions, please feel free to contact Marla at mwasson@safonia.org.
Call for Singers
Safonia is always looking for new singers. Send Marla an email if you'd like to audition!
Celebrations!
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