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19:30 | Ave Maria: Gold Collection |
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Moscow sacred music ensemble Blagovest, Honored Artist of Russia, Professor Alexei Parshin (organ) and composer Anton Viskov present an amazing program "Ave Maria: Gold Collection" including compositions by Bah-Gounod, Donizetti, Brahms, Tosti, Rachmaninoff, Chesnokov, Kalinnikov, Viscov and others. Blagovest was established in 1987, with the initial core of the group formed from an existing church choir. Its founder and artistic director is Galina Koltsova, an Honored Artist of Russia and Academician of the International Academy of Creative Endeavors. In 1992, the Blagovest became a state ensemble under the Committee for Culture of the Moscow Government. The main artistic goal of the ensemble is revival of the Russian church traditions in the sacred music, as well as the discovery of new and forgotten old names of the Russian sacred music composers including the expatriate composers whose heritage is a major contribution to the national musical and spiritual culture. Blagovest has given concerts in Poland, Austria, Germany, Finland, Spain, Greece, South Korea, and the Czech Republic. Being in Austria by the invitation of the Archbishop of Salzburg, the ensemble took part in a festive Mass in the Salzburg Cathedral, performing for the first time the Russian Orthodox music during a Catholic service. The Blagovest Ensemble has recorded several compact disks issued by the companies Multisonic (Czechoslovakia), Vist (Russia/America), Lad (Russia/England), Russian Season (Russia/France), and Daniel C. C. Cho (South Korea). Blagovest took part in the recording of a compact disc for the European Conference on Sacred Music and Christian Culture held in Vatican in May 1993. In 1995, Blagovest recorded with Cantica (Germany) a double compact disk of complete sacred works by N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, which included 40 pieces. This recording was a world premiere. It ran into several editions and is rated highly. In 2000, Blagovest participated in the recording of the compact disk Russian Sacred Music by Bel Air Music (Monaco). The recording included sacred concerts by D. Bortnyansky, P. Chesnokov, M. Musorgsky, and A. Arkhangelsky. In connection with its 25th anniversary, Blagovest recorded several CDs with such programs as "The Nativity of Jesus" and "Fair Easter" by Anton Viskov and the gold collection of "Ave Maria".
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Since first emerging on the international stage in 2005, Matisyahu has established a reputation for following his muse - from the stripped-down roots reggae of the gold-certified Live at Stubb's to the trippy ministrations of Youth to the polished pop eclecticism of Light. Then, in 2010, he returned to the venerable Austin venue that introduced him for Live at Stubb's II, demonstrating that all those travels had somehow only strengthened his connection to his musical bedrock. It was a whirlwind half-decade journey, one that earned Matisyahu a place in pop culture at large. And it was only the beginning. In December 2012, Matisyahu, whose real name is Matthew Paul Miller, shaved off his beard, explaining on Twitter: "Sorry folks, all you get is me, no alias. When I started becoming religious 10 years ago it was a very natural and organic process. It was my choice. My journey to discover my roots and explore Jewish spirituality - not through books but through real life." Since then, the singer has shed some weight, traded his wire-rimmed glasses for contacts and gotten a major haircut. In 2013, based with his family in Los Angeles, Matisyahu was back in the spotlight with a new clean-shaven look and with a bold new studio album Spark Seeker, that finds the one-of-a-kind vocalist and songwriter exploring uncharted territory with help from an expansive cast of collaborators. "My musical tastes are all over the board," he said in reference to a record that mixes ancient traditional sounds with futuristic electro beats, rapping with singing, songs of the spirit with songs of the body. "And, besides, my music has never been about the outer garment. It's about searching out inspiration wherever it lies. This album is about seeking that spark within." Matisyahu's new album, Akeda (2014), is almost pure roots music, with a little dancehall sprinkled in the mix. It's the kind of album you put on when you need to get away, or shut the bedroom door and just kick-back, soaking in the music. If his previous album, Spark Seeker, was like a joyful leap into the mosh-pit at Red Rocks on a sunny day, Akeda is all on the ground, like a slow walk through lonely streets in the early morning or at night, letting one's thoughts churn with every step. It is music that comes from the inside-out, and that somehow makes you feel cleansed in the listening. By the way Akeda is the Hebrew word for "binding" and is typically used to refer to the biblical story of the Binding of Isaac. A full performance of songs from Matisyahu's entire repertoire including his latest release, Akeda, which debuted at # 36 on the Billboard 200 are expecting you at this evening which give you a more intimate and personal experience while simultaneously showcasing the simple statement of Matisyahu's songs, incredible vocal range, and beat box talents. Read more
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