Discover Art Song!
SONGFIRE Festival of Song 2012
June 3-24
Concerts
Arts of Conscience
Masterclasses and Lectures
Art Song Lab
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SONG = a fundamental form of human expression across all time and place.
ART SONG = the fusion of global poetry and music, singing our stories across communities, cultures, and generations. Listening, we recall and renew our commonalities.
Each June, VISI opens its doors to everyone who would like to experience the unique celebration of Art Song. Great singers, pianists, and actors from across North America join forces with local performers to light the fuse for a soaring month of stunning, passionate song!
• Hear fascinating lectures and observe inspiring masterclasses every morning and afternoon alongside emerging and internationally distinguished artists
• Add your creative ideas to the Art Song Lab SongSparks workshops of new Canadian Song
• Discover the new realm of Art Song Theatre, making waves across North America and beyond
• Join the musical celebration, as we celebrate Debussy’s 150th birthday
• Experience a musical master, as Sir Thomas Allen performs his first-ever Vancouver concert at the Chan Centre
• Broaden your horizons through passionate speakers and stirring documentaries at the Arts of Conscience series
What is Art Song?
1000 years of stories + 100 languages + 12,000 composers =
A legacy of human experience captured in 100,000 stunning songs
“Song is one of the most fundamental forms of expression. It’s the way we share our life experiences across generations – from lullabies to love songs, in ritual and in celebration, across all cultures since forever – humanity sings its stories. Art Song ignites words and hearts through the power of soaring voices and beautiful piano landscapes.”
~ Rena Sharon, Artistic Director, VISI
JOIN US! Let Art Song capture your heart and imagination at VISI.
For SONGFIRE Festival of Song 2011 details, please click here
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