Planina: A Harvest Gathering

Doors 7PM/Show 8PM

In some Slavic traditions, Dimitrovden (St. Demetrius’ Day) on October 26 marks the end of the summer half of the year and the beginning of the winter half. It is a season of harvest and intriguing traditions such as expulsion of mice and protection against wolves. People turn away from outside work and gather together for inside festivities. Planina celebrates the season with a collection of tunes that show off the vibrant diversity of Eastern European music — from village-style songs with folk instruments to full-bodied choral arrangements.

Planina – Songs of Eastern Europe is a mixed chorus of singers and instrumentalists from the Denver-Boulder area, performing music from many parts of Eastern Europe. The group has produced three CDs and a cookbook, has made group trips to Bulgaria and the country of Georgia, and has been bringing this music to Front Range audiences since 1988. www.planina.org

Host or Publisher Swallow Hill Music