David Amram, 91st Birthday Concert – A Filmed Event

On Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, David will perform a concert in celebration of his 91st birthday at the historic St. Johns Episcopal Church on the Point in Newport, RI. The concert, the conclusion of the composer’s 90th year celebration, is being filmed for inclusion in the movie.

Through the better part of a century, David has been on a musical journey that has led
him all over the globe. Even today he continues to learn, master and champion the
many forms of the worlds music and culture.

An eclectic musical talent, David has woven his career through the modern history of
American culture in many genres: Classical, Jazz, Folk, and indigenous musics of the
world. David has worked and recorded with include Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker,
Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Leonard Bernstein and James Galway… to list a
few.

Note: COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO THIS EVENT. While the State of Rhode Island has lifted capacity restrictions on both indoor and outdoor events, this event, held within a church building, is governed by the regulations currently in effect issued by the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Seating capacity is reduced by half, with every other row of seating roped off. Face coverings must be worn within the building by all audience members regardless of vaccination status. Performers who are not vaccinated also will wear masks.

Aurea Ensemble is supported in part by a general operating support grant from RICHARG – a joint grantmaking initiative of the Humanities Council and RI State Council on the Arts to distribute American Rescue Plan Act relief funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts.