It
puts a lump in my throat each
time we read these new works
for the
first time and
especially when we perform
them for the shelter clients.
The songs are each so unique
in how they bring these
'forgotten voices'
to life.
Artistically for me, it is
also an incredible journey to
premiere a new piece every
month! And to get to know
each of these
amazing
composers through the lens
of their work and this new
thematic
avenue is exciting.
This month is a deeply
inspiring stop on that
journey as I am just
thrilled to present the work
of Pulitzer, Rome and
Guggenheim Prize-winning
composer Paul Moravec.
Most of the song cycle
texts are written comments,
but the one we feature in
the song "Music is
Love"
is drawn from an audio
recording of the listener's
sentiments. I am
delighted to welcome the
wonderful soprano
Adrienne Danrich to join
this project. When will
you get to hear these
pieces, you ask? Stay
tuned because these
15 months of shelter
premieres will culminate
in a
public premiere
of the complete song cycle.
I am so excited as I look
forward to amplifying the
clients' voices for the
broader public. But
more on that coming soon!
We have 10 more months
of first venerating
and
uplifting our shelter
clients in their environment
by showing them
we hear
and understand.
I
am also thrilled to share
the news that our 15th and
final composer for
"Forgotten Voices" is Ellen
Taaffe Zwilich. In addition
to being a
stunning
composer, she also
happens to be the first
female composer to
win
the Pulitzer Prize.
Many
thanks to our new
donors, including Pop
star icon and LGBTQ
Homeless
Youth Activist
Cyndi Lauper! Please see
below for a picture. There
are
so many more
exciting developments
happening, please stay
tuned for
news! You make
this all possible- As
always, if you wish to
support
Music Kitchen
and the "Forgotten Voices"
project, please click here:
Warmest Regards,
Kelly
Music Kitchen Photo by
Gregory Routt
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