Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society: THE ETERNAL FLAME

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Fire from Heaven: THE ETERNAL FLAME

Stephanie Jutt, flute
Jeffrey Sykes, piano
Christopher Taylor, piano
Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, violin
Ara Gregorian, viola
Wilhelmina Smith, cello
David Scholl, bass
Alicia Lee, clarinet
Izumi Amemiya, oboe
Madison Choral Project, Albert Pinsonneault, artistic director
 

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45, arr. Iain Farrington (1865-8, arr. 2020)
 

For centuries, eternal flames have burned as symbols of memory, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit. From the sacred fires of ancient temples to modern memorials honoring those we must never forget, these unquenchable flames remind us that some lights never fade. The Eternal Flame pays tribute to that lasting strength through Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, presented here in a luminous chamber arrangement. Offering solace and reflection, this masterpiece burns with warmth and transcendence, its message undiminished across centuries. With the Madison Choral Project’s soaring voices and an ensemble of extraordinary musicians, this program honors the fire of remembrance and the music that keeps it alive.

One moment, silence; the next, a composer ablaze with ideas, creating music that will endure for centuries. That’s the power of Fire from Heaven, the inspiration behind the great chamber works we celebrate in Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society’s 34th season. Where does it come from? When will it strike? Whatever its source, it arrives like a bolt of lightning, igniting music that transforms, uplifts, and astonishes. This season, we revel in that thrilling unpredictability, as each concert brings forth a blaze of musical brilliance, lighting up the stage with passion, energy, and fire.
 

At BDDS, we play with fire—and this season, the sparks will fly. From electrifying chamber masterpieces to intimate artist spotlights, every concert in Fire from Heaven blazes with passion, brilliance, and the thrill of live performance. Whether it’s the smoldering intensity of a Brahms quintet, the flickering wit of a Beethoven trio, or the full-force blaze of Petrushka, this season promises music that will ignite your imagination and set your soul alight. Don’t miss your chance to experience the fire up close—get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable summer of music!

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