Performance Posts

Use for performance listings. This is an archive of events that have appeared in my performance calendar.

Bach and Handel

Brilliance and immediacy from George Frideric Handel meet the depth and scale of Johann Sebastian Bach in this concert. Well-loved Handel works-“Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” “As Pants the Hart,” and “Zadok the Priest”-are paired with “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis” (“I feel great suffering”], BWV 21, one of Bach’s most substantial and affecting cantatas. […]

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North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble Presents “Resonance”

Produced by our Senior members and Artistic director, this performance is guided by the idea that every note has a unique shape and purpose. Resonance goes beyond the initial sound into the vibrations, echoes, and lasting impressions that persist after the sound fades. Through a curated selection of NCYTE’s expansive repertory and the debut of new works,

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Country and Western

Not my usual cup of tea but this one sounded interesting. “Country & Western is the latest project from Triangle stalwart Butler Knowles, who sets his usual bass aside to showcase the pedal steel guitar. This newly formed group delivers modern sounds derived from classic structures. You can learn more about Butler Knowles by going to https://butlerknowles.co“

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Beginnings

As it’s the end of our season, we’ll be looking at beginnings–naturally, for every ending suggests a new start. This five-episode show will feature improvised music and songs. As always, it’ll be entirely made up on the spot and based on your suggestions. The cast is Parker Bach, Hailey Hill, director Greg Hohn, Dana Marks,

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The Breath of Life

the breath of life is Dan Forrest’s evocative multi-movement reflection on the beauty and joy of new life juxtaposed with the pain of loss. Using choir, strings, piano, solo cello, percussion, organ, and electronics, Forrest creates a rich and poignant soundscape intertwined with profound and compelling texts from Scripture as well as classic and modern poetry.

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