Upon The Water
Schedule
Sun Jun 09 2024 at 04:00 pm
Location
South Shore Cultural Center | Chicago, IL
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Purchase tickets online or at the door.$25 General Admission
$40 VIP Admission (VIP Event + Concert) (advance purchase only)
$15 Seniors and Students
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From dynamic arrangements of beloved spirituals, to the bold work of contemporary composers, "Upon the Water" features the element in its myriad forms. Its healing powers are palpable as the singers go “Down In the River to Pray” or “Wading In the Water.” And the concert will, itself, be framed by water: at the historic South Shore Cultural Center, audiences will experience this music while looking out over Lake Michigan. “The setting is so stunning,” says C21 founder and artistic director Marty Swisher. “Our concert will be framed by beautiful water and our music will reflect its challenges, its serenity and its strength."
Upon the Water also draws upon both ancient and modern texts, such as Adolphus Hailstork’s meditative setting of the “Missa Brevis” and young composer Liv Grace’s protest cry “Hear Me Roar.”
The program reflects C21’s commitment to showcasing the work of women composers and artists of color, including Sarah Quartel’s polyphonic “The Birds’ Lullaby,” Victor C. Johnson’s energetic “Kuimba!” and Moses Hogan’s stirring “I’m Gonna Sing ‘Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart.” It celebrates women’s empowerment and advocates for the rights of all people.
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Where is it happening?
South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S South Shore Dr,Chicago,IL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: