SCOTTISH PREMIERE
Latin American music meets Afro-Cuban and contemporary classical in this bold interpretation of Christs Crucifixion.
Our first opening concert is Osvaldo Golijovs captivatingly rhythmic La Pasin segn San Marcos, one of four Passions commissioned to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of Johann Sebastian Bach. The next day, the same miracle of faith is explored in a vividly contrasting performance of Johann Sebastian Bachs St Matthew Passion.
In this transformative interpretation of Christs crucifixion, Golijov crosses cultural boundaries. His dramatic score combines Latin American and Afro-Cuban musical styles " including samba, tango and son cubano " with contemporary classical expressions. His text is equally eclectic, grounded in Old Testament extracts and the Hebrew Kaddish (prayer for the dead), all offset by modern-day Spanish poetry.
Internationally acclaimed conductor Joana Carneiro joins musicians brought together especially for this Scottish premiere of this poignant work. They are joined by the 'amazing (Observer) Schola Cantorum of Venezuela, the outstanding National Youth Choir of Scotland and a line-up of soloists from jazz, popular and classical backgrounds.
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Supported by Dunard Fund with additional support from Cames Institute
La Pasin segn San Marcos by Osvaldo Golijov
Commissioned by the International Bach Academy in Stuttgart,
on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bachs death.
Musicians from the RSNO
Joana Carneiro Conductor
National Youth Choir of Scotland
Christopher Bell Chorus Director
Schola Cantorum de Venezuela
Mara Guinand Chorus Director
Osvaldo Golijov La Pasin segn San Marcos
Performances of the Work are given by permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Limited.
