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Music Series: National Lutheran Choir and Orchestra RESCHEDULED
April 22, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
UPDATE: The National Lutheran Choir’s performances in Seattle and Tacoma of “The Earth Sings Beauty,” scheduled for April of 2022, have been canceled. Instead, the program featuring the world premiere of Lament of the Earth by composer Steven Heitzeg and poet Susan Palo Cherwien will be livestreamed on Sunday May 1, at 4:00 p.m. central / 2 p.m. pacific time at www.nlca.com.
Organizers in Washington and Minnesota expressed regret that ongoing waves of Covid activity have prevented the development of a strong foundation for a successful tour. Although the public health environment may be greatly improved by spring, the decision was made to put the safety of audiences and performers first given the severity of today’s conditions and uncertainty about the future.
National Lutheran Choir and Orchestra: “The Earth Sings Beauty”
EARTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 7:30 P.M.
The National Lutheran Choir celebrates spring in the Pacific Northwest with “The Earth Sings Beauty,” their season’s culminating concert. Anchoring the program is the world premiere of Lament of the Earth, their commissioned work by Emmy Award-winning composer Steve Heitzeg and celebrated poet Susan Palo Cherwien.
The multi-movement Lament is rooted in the premise that people of many different faiths share a common reverence for creation. Cherwien drew inspiration for the work’s texts from Christian, Jewish, and Native American sources, and Heitzeg designed the music with multi-generational impact in mind, including not just adult vocalists and instrumentalists, but children’s choirs as well. The NLC will collaborate with local instrumentalists as well as the Northwest Girlchoir for both tour concerts.
“The Earth Sings Beauty” will also include other renowned choral works such as Ērik Ešenvalds’ “Stars” and Eric Whitacre’s “i thank you God for most this amazing day,” transforming this world premiere event into a remarkable celebration of the earth.
For more information, visit the National Lutheran Choir’s website.