The concert title comes from the final line of a poem by Charles Anthony Silvestri set to music by composer Ola Gjeilo. While there is no particular theme for the concert, the poetry and music reflect various concepts of what the term “seasons” means, according to Dr. Scott Peterson, Canticus founder and artistic director.
“Sometimes we are talking about seasons of the year such as autumn and winter, but we also mean events within a lifetime — birth, youth, and death,” Peterson said. “Silvestri’s poem compares seasons of weather to human emotion, which is the underlying concept of this concert.”
PRECONCERT TALK
Dr. Scott Peterson, Canticus artistic director, will present a pre-concert talk covering such topics as the music itself and also the power of the poetry in the concert. It will be held in the Fireside Room at Englewood Christian Church beginning at 3:40pm. There is no additional charge for the talk.
Fact Box for Our November Concert:
WHAT: “The Seasons Turning,” featuring a variety of works by Mozart and other well-known composers.
WHEN: 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2.
WHERE: Englewood Christian Church, 511 North 44th Avenue, Yakima.
TICKET PRICES: $20 for adults and $5 for students. Credit cards are accepted at the door, and tickets may also be purchased online at Eventbrite.com
QUESTIONS?: Call Spencer at 509-480-7736.
Download the flyer for The Seasons Turning here