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The Spirit of Haida Gwaii Concert | Vancouver | Feb. 1-2
THE SPIRIT OF HAIDA GWAII CONCERT is a collection of First Nations artistry and oratorio presented by the 2008 Cultural Olympiad, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, and the Christ Church Cathedral Guild for the Arts.
Soprano Melody Mercredi and baritone Clarence Logan will sing the lead roles in The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, an oratorio composed by Bruce Ruddell based on the prose poem by iconic Haida-Canadian Bill Reid. The oratorio will also include the choir of the Christ Church Cathedral and a live orchestra conducted by
Rupert Lang.
The oratorio describes Haida mythology as captured by Reid in his sculpture, "The Spirit of Haida Gwaii." The oratorio will be preceded by a Coast Salish welcome, a virtual introduction by Reid, and traditional dancers at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Then, Guujaaw, the elected Chief of the Haida Nation and Terry Williams will sing traditional Haida songs.
THE SPIRIT OF HAIDA GWAII -- The Concert
Feb. 1 (7 p.m.) and Feb. 2 (2 p.m.)
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, Vancouver
Tickets $28 (INFO)
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Posted by Michelle D.January 26, 2008 at 7:33 AM
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