In fact, with the exception of Sommarnatten by Rautavaara, all of tonight's secular pieces acknowledge and expound upon this folk tradition. In addition, the strong tradition of sung folk music in the Northern areas of Scandinavia, Lithuania, and Estonia, provides an inspirational departure point for many of these composers. So many of the composers associated with minimalism-foremost among them Arvo Pärt and Henryk Mikołaj Górecki-are attracted to the choral sound as a vehicle for their music. The inspiration for tonight's concert Baltic Voices came from the knowledge that Northern Europe is fertile ground for choral music in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Audience members will be spaced apart in the sanctuary to allow for social distancing. Additionally, we require that masks be worn at all times by audience members and performers. Musica Sacra is requiring that all performers, volunteers, and audience members show proof of vaccination against Covid-19, or a negative PCR test within 3 days or an antigen test within 6 hours in order to attend concerts in-person. Rounding out the program will be the works of lesser known composers whose works are no-less enchanting for it: Veljo Tormis, Ola Gjeilo, and Vaclovas Augustinas.
On Saturday, March 9, Musica Sacra will be performing 20th and 21st century choral music of the well-known composers Arvo Pärt, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, and Igor Stravinsky. Is it the long winter nights with the Aurora Borealis? The endless summer twilights? Whatever the influence, the Baltic region inspires composers to write works of ineffable beauty and profound tranquility. " alt="Baltic Inspirations, March 9, 2013" title="Baltic Inspirations, March 9, 2013" />
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