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THIS WILD EARTH: Orff, Tormis, Lyons and Whitacre

  • All Souls NYC 1157 Lexington Avenue New York, NY, 10075 United States (map)

Caitlin is a soloist and member of the fabulous Musica Viva NY Choir. More concert details available below or via https://www.musicaviva.org/concerts/this-wild-earth. Tickets available here

An elemental celebration of earth, fire, and storm. Veljo Tormis’s Raua Needmine (Curse Upon Iron) invokes ancient Estonian incantations; Gilda Lyons’ Momotombo channels volcanic power; and Eric Whitacre’s Cloudburst unleashes a choral thunderstorm with bells, thunder sheets, and clapping rain. The program culminates in Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, a thunderous celebration of fate, fortune, and desire, whose unforgettable O Fortuna remains one of the most exhilarating moments in music.

Gilda Lyons, Momotombo

Eric Whitacre, Cloudburst

Veljo Tormis, Raua Needmine

Carl Orff, Carmina Burana

Music Director and Conductor: Dr. Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez

Earlier Event: March 29
Sunday Service at All Souls NYC