December 15, 2012 at 8pm
Orpheum Theatre
Composer: John Adams
Conductor: Leslie Dala
VBC presents the Canadian premiere of John Adams’ profoundly illuminating nativity oratorio El Niño (The Infant). A Messiah for the modern age, the wondrous musical achievement is a poetic retelling of Christ’s birth from one of the world’s most vital and prolific living composers. To tell its tale, the oratorio weaves text from pre-Christian prophets, canonical and Gnostic gospels, and mid-20th century Hispanic poetry into a powerful and staggeringly beautiful score.
Featuring
Countertenors: Daniel Bubeck, Steven Rickards & Brian Cummings
Soprano: Jessica Rivera
Mezzo Soprano: Krisztina Szabó
Baritone: Gregory Dahl
with the Vancouver Bach Children’s Chorus and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
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El Niño Symposium (hosted by Les Dala)
Join Maestro Dala and members of the Vancouver Bach Choir for an introduction to John Adams’ “Messiah for the 21st century!”
Monday Dec. 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library
Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level
350 W. Georgia Street
No tickets required for symposium admission