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"Crossing Point. Songs of an Immigrant"

Adriana Perera is professor of music theory and composition at Andrews University. She is a prolific composer with her main interest being sacred music. More than 200 sacred pieces written by her are currently performed by choirs, orchestras and soloists around the world. This concert of her compositions will be performed by various artists. The University Singers and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Zork  will also be performing during the second part of the program.

The title "Crossing Point. Songs of an immigrant" refers to the intersection between people that come from different places in life.  Crossing Point is a cantata based on the encounter of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who was an immigrant in Jerusalem, where he met Jesus. The first part of the program also showcases Latino-American music.

Program:

Sonata for Flute and Piano by Adriana Perera

I. De paso
II. La fuente
III. Aire de danza

Aleksandra Kemble, Flute
Mariah Boucher, Piano​

Paisito, Tango-Candombe for Two Pianos and Two Congas by Adriana Perera

Ivan Rachath, piano
Linda Sánchez, piano

Yo creo que fue el sur by Adriana Perera

Julie Moore-Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jason Marquez, Clarinet
Adriana Perera, Piano

Nostalgia porteña, Tango for Cello Quintet by Adriana Perera

Carla Trynchuk, Violin
Danya Wilson, Violin
Claudio Gonzalez, Viola
Cello, Christopher Wild
Cello, Karin Thompson

Our Prayer

Charles Reid, Tenor
Julie Moore Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jesse Gray, Viola
Adriana Perera, Piano

(Intermission)

Crossing Point. Passion Cantata for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, SATB Choir, and Orchestra by Adriana Perera

Charles Reid, Simon of Cyrene
Julie Moore-Foster, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Andrew Benedict Fisher, Roman Soldier

"Crossing Point. Songs of an Immigrant"

Adriana Perera is professor of music theory and composition at Andrews University. She is a prolific composer with her main interest being sacred music. More than 200 sacred pieces written by her are currently performed by choirs, orchestras and soloists around the world. This concert of her compositions will be performed by various artists. The University Singers and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Zork  will also be performing during the second part of the program.

The title "Crossing Point. Songs of an immigrant" refers to the intersection between people that come from different places in life.  Crossing Point is a cantata based on the encounter of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who was an immigrant in Jerusalem, where he met Jesus. The first part of the program also showcases Latino-American music.

Program:

Sonata for Flute and Piano by Adriana Perera

I. De paso
II. La fuente
III. Aire de danza

Aleksandra Kemble, Flute
Mariah Boucher, Piano​

Paisito, Tango-Candombe for Two Pianos and Two Congas by Adriana Perera

Ivan Rachath, piano
Linda Sánchez, piano

Yo creo que fue el sur by Adriana Perera

Julie Moore-Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jason Marquez, Clarinet
Adriana Perera, Piano

Nostalgia porteña, Tango for Cello Quintet by Adriana Perera

Carla Trynchuk, Violin
Danya Wilson, Violin
Claudio Gonzalez, Viola
Cello, Christopher Wild
Cello, Karin Thompson

Our Prayer

Charles Reid, Tenor
Julie Moore Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jesse Gray, Viola
Adriana Perera, Piano

(Intermission)

Crossing Point. Passion Cantata for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, SATB Choir, and Orchestra by Adriana Perera

Charles Reid, Simon of Cyrene
Julie Moore-Foster, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Andrew Benedict Fisher, Roman Soldier

Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music.  This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members and the host, Dr. Max Keller. 

University Singers

Conductor: Stephen Zork

The Andrews University Singers is the select choir of the Department of Music and represents Andrews University locally, nationally and abroad through concert tours, television broadcast and audio recordings. They have given highly acclaimed international concert tours throughout the countries of Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Chile, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.

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"Crossing Point. Songs of an Immigrant"

Adriana Perera is professor of music theory and composition at Andrews University. She is a prolific composer with her main interest being sacred music. More than 200 sacred pieces written by her are currently performed by choirs, orchestras and soloists around the world. This concert of her compositions will be performed by various artists. The University Singers and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Zork  will also be performing during the second part of the program.

The title "Crossing Point. Songs of an immigrant" refers to the intersection between people that come from different places in life.  Crossing Point is a cantata based on the encounter of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who was an immigrant in Jerusalem, where he met Jesus. The first part of the program also showcases Latino-American music.

Program:

Sonata for Flute and Piano by Adriana Perera

I. De paso
II. La fuente
III. Aire de danza

Aleksandra Kemble, Flute
Mariah Boucher, Piano​

Paisito, Tango-Candombe for Two Pianos and Two Congas by Adriana Perera

Ivan Rachath, piano
Linda Sánchez, piano

Yo creo que fue el sur by Adriana Perera

Julie Moore-Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jason Marquez, Clarinet
Adriana Perera, Piano

Nostalgia porteña, Tango for Cello Quintet by Adriana Perera

Carla Trynchuk, Violin
Danya Wilson, Violin
Claudio Gonzalez, Viola
Cello, Christopher Wild
Cello, Karin Thompson

Our Prayer

Charles Reid, Tenor
Julie Moore Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jesse Gray, Viola
Adriana Perera, Piano

(Intermission)

Crossing Point. Passion Cantata for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, SATB Choir, and Orchestra by Adriana Perera

Charles Reid, Simon of Cyrene
Julie Moore-Foster, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Andrew Benedict Fisher, Roman Soldier

Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music.  This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members and the host, Dr. Max Keller.