About the Show
Contemporary Classical
“In the weightless reading by the violinist Johnny Gandelsman, the violist William Frampton and the vocal ensemble Choral Chameleon , the music unfolded in contemplative beauty, with the juxtaposition of the instruments’ throaty individuality and the even-tempered coolness of the voices creating just enough tension to sustain interest.”
This program is presented by National Sawdust’s 2017/2018 Artists-
Choral Chameleon’s final installment of their 2018 3-part ‘Mind, Body, Spirit’ series concludes its exploration of the whole singer with MIND, a showcase of modern works for choir themed around the intellectual journey of a singer, one fraught with endless self-questioning, trust issues, and of course, ultra-precise technical training. Take a sweeping journey with the choir and hear many works unique to the groundbreaking ensemble. Adam Ward’s pivotal “Gradus ad Parnassum” for Vocal ensemble, Cello, and Narrators headlines the performance of a wide range of music from the following composers: Tomas Luis de Victoria, Mahalia Jackson, Arvo Pärt, David Conte, Louis Moyse, Kevin Cummines, Adam Ward, Rex Isenberg, and Joseph Stillwell.
