Solaris Vocal Ensemble presents ‘Delightful Pairings’ April 8
April 2, 2022 | By Waterbury Roundabout
Grammy-nominated flutist Karen Kevra will perform with Solaris Vocal Ensemble Friday, April 8. Courtesy photo
Solaris Vocal Ensemble visits Waterbury Friday, April 8, with one of its three spring "Delightful Pairings" concerts featuring Grammy-nominated flutist Karen Kevra as guest artist.
The April 8 performance will be at the Waterbury Congregational Church at 7:30 p.m. On April 9 the ensemble performs in St. Albans; on April 10 they are in Burlington.
Under the artistic direction of Dawn Willis, the concerts will highlight classical choral works paired with a variety of favorites including spirituals, folk songs and more. Featured composers include pieces by Johannes Brahms, Lili Boulanger, Samuel Barber, Moses Hogan, William Dawson, Hoagy Carmichael and Robert De Cormier and works for solo flute by Claude Debussy, Carl August Nielsen and Edgard Varese.
Kevra is the founder and artistic director of Montpelier’s Capital City Concerts. She will perform and discuss Debussy’s “Syrinx.”
The concert also will include a premiere of the newest work by Solaris member and VPR Classical on-air host, James Stewart who has created a setting of Emily Dickinson's poem, "The Brain is Wider than the Sky" for mixed voices, cello, and piano.
Times Argus arts editor Jim Lowe caught up with Dawn Willis for an interview recently and filed this story.
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The Solaris online auction through April 13 features two paintings by Art Zorn. Images courtesy Solaris
In addition, Solaris is conducting an online art auction featuring two paintings by Vermont artist and musician Art Zorn. The auction ends April 13 and the paintings will be on view at the concerts.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students through Seven Days Tickets. More information, and links for tickets and the auction are online at solarisensemble.org.