SALT LAKE VOCAL ARTISTS PREMIERE THREE NEW WORKS IN “ACROSS THE VAST ETERNAL SKY” (SLC: March 24)

SALT LAKE VOCAL ARTISTS PREMIERE THREE NEW WORKS IN “ACROSS THE VAST ETERNAL SKY”

MARCH 24, 2012, 7:30PM, WATERFORD SCHOOL CONCERT HALL

SALT LAKE CITY –  There is no treat for the mind, heart and ears like the precise, articulate and resonant sound of the Salt Lake Vocal Artists. Under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred, this professional-level ensemble of some of SLCA's finest voices will premiere three new works written especially for them, in “Across the Vast Eternal Sky,” an exquisite blend of music from around the world, including songs in Hebrew, folk tunes, selections from the Mass, and the ethereal Stars, by Eriks Esenvalds , which was also commissioned for them, and was premiered last year to great acclaim.

There will be three world premieres and two local premieres in this concert; Kieren MacMillan wrote “Go Thy Way,” for the Salt Lake Vocal Artists, he said, “Following the world premiere performances and recording of Wither’s Carol, I selected a short benedictory text to set for Dr. Brady Allred as thanks for his patronage and support. That was 2001 — in 2011, I finally gave him his gift.” 

SLVA will also present the hauntingly beautiful spiritual, “Wondrous Love,” arranged by Dr. Susan Neimoyer, a Professor of Musicology at the University of Utah, as well as a revised version of Norwegian born composer, Ola Gjeilo’s, “Across the Vast Eternal Sky,” with inspirational and stirring lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri.

In addition, they will perform music from around the world including sacred music from Spain, contemporary music from Latvia, and traditional folk music of the Americas.

Who: Salt Lake Vocal Artists

What: Across the vast Eternal Sky – including three world premieres

Where/When: Waterford School Concert Hall, 1480 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093
(Enter from 1700 East),  March 24, 2012 7:30 p.m.

How Much: Tickets are: $10/General Admission, $5/Student .

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased by calling 801-232-7521 or obtaining in person at the Waterford School one hour prior to show-time. Tickets can also be purchased from any SLCA choir member; or by visiting the website at www.saltlakechoralartists.org.