April 21, 2018: University Singers concert celebrates joy on Earth in seven languages
by Michelle Saport |
Coming to the UAA Recital Hall, April 21 at 7:30 p.m., the University Singers will
bring to life Dan Forrest's work, Jubilate Deo. This choral concert brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100
text, "O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands," by setting it in seven different languages
and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences.
Each movement in Jubilate Deo combines characteristics of its language-group's musical culture with the composer's own musical language. Movements include liturgical Latin, intertwined Hebrew and Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Zulu, Spanish, Song of the Earth (untexted), and a closing movement combining several of these languages with English. The result is a stunning global celebration of joy, as all the earth sings as one, "omnis terra, jubilate!"
This final University Singers concert of the 2017/2018 Arts Season should not be missed. Tickets are available at ArtsUAA.com. See you at the show!
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