The chamber music and spoken word ensemble AUREA present their first of three Monday evening fall performances at Slater Mill, “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary,” on Monday, October 27. Words of Edgar Allan Poe & Alfred, Lord Tennyson meld with string quartets of Schubert and improvisations of Chris Turner to set the tone for All […]
This signature Aurea Ensemble premiere will explore the intersection of nature, science, the arts and humanities in celebration of the Pulitzer Prize centennial and the sanctity of our environment. Of Nature Composed includes the music of 2014 Pulitzer Prize winner, John Luther Adams; American Modernist, Charles Ives, and Renaissance composer, Johannes Ockeghem; with words of the […]
Secret Signs: Music of Shostakovich, Auerbach & Zaretsky, with Words of Blok, Anna Akhmatova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Nabokov & others Secret Signs is inspired by the courage, irony, secrecy and persistent romanticism of the 20th century Russian artistic sensibility. At the center of the program is the ever enigmatic Dmitry Shostakovich, with his enormous artistic resonance. Featured are four of […]
Pawtucket Arts Fest Presents: Aurea & Festival Ballet Providence - Daybreak, A Premiere Collaboration for Unique Live Performance Daybreak Acclaimed for its innovative, eclectic, thematic programming, Aurea blends classical chamber music, brilliant harmonica improvisations and poignant readings. Daybreak, inspired by Langston Hughes’ iconic poem, Daybreak in Alabama, is an exciting first collaboration between the Aurea […]
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 […]
An annual Aurea holiday tradition, A Child’s Christmas in Wales features a delightful reading of the Dylan Thomas classic story, with musical interludes of festive chamber music and traditional English carols. The program includes poetry of Dickinson, Oliver, Mansfield, and Longfellow, festive chamber music of Britten, Boyce, Handel, and Clarke, with traditional English carols. Aurea […]
PHENOMENAL WOMEN featuring Award-Winning Actor, Scholar, and Singer ROSE WEAVER and guest artist - pianist JOY CLINE PHINNEY Friday, April 1 8 PM St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 50 Orchard Ave, Providence, RI Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com $30 $25 Seniors Students Free with ID Masks Required Aurea is thrilled to premier this program featuring […]
