About Art of Élan
For
the past 5 years, Art of Élan has been pioneering unique events and
bringing the excitement of classical music to diverse audiences.
Created by violinist Kate Hatmaker and flutist Demarre McGill, Art of
Élan is breaking down the barriers that surround classical music through
its innovative, one-hour programming. By drawing inspiration from the
word élan, which represents momentum, vigor and spirit, and
providing an opportunity to connect directly with concertgoers, Art of
Élan hopes to engage and energize audiences in new ways.
Please join us for our upcoming "Ghost Opera" concert, taking place
at 7pm on Tuesday, November 20th at The San Diego Museum of Art. This
is the second of four concerts in our "In Your Dreams" season, which
explores, through music, the quirky world of the subconscious. From Tan
Dun's haunting "Ghost Opera" and David Bruce's spirited work "Steampunk"
to an exploration of the traditional and contemporary sounds of India,
this colorful season will take you on a musical journey through all of
the unpredictable, terrifying, sensuous and whimsical things that happen
in your dreams.
For this performance, Art of Élan will once again turn the
James Copley Auditorium at the Museum into a black box theater, complete
with stage lighting and cash bar. Come enjoy a 300-seat theater,
configured specifically for "Ghost Opera."
Read on to learn what to expect and
discover how you can be a part of the Art of Élan experience. And mark
your calendars for the remaining concert dates at The San Diego Museum
of Art:
November 20th, 2012: A Ghost Opera
March 5th, 2013: Dreams and Travels
April 30th, 2013: Dream On
We look forward to seeing you soon!
-Kate & Demarre
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A GHOST OPERA
7 PM on November 20th, 2012
This concert revolves around Tan Dun's
haunting "Ghost Opera" for pipa and string quartet, based on the
composer's childhood memories of the shamanistic "ghost operas" of
Chinese peasant culture. In this tradition, which is over 4,000 years
old, humans and spirits of the future, the past, and nature communicate
with each other, illustrated in "Ghost Opera" by Tan Dun's incorporation
of works by J.S. Bach and traditional Chinese folk songs. The "Prelude
and Fugue No. 4 in C# minor" from Book 1 of the Well-Tempered Clavier as
well as "The Stream Flows" for solo violin by Bright Sheng will open
the concert and set the stage for this unique work.
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