Anima Mundi Productions Presents
The Concert Series
2019-20
Inaugural Season
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Healing the Soul of the World Through Music
ABOUT ANIMA MUNDI PRODUCTIONS Anima Mundi means “The Soul of the World.� Our mission is to create and present music that stirs the soul, fosters community, and addresses urgent social challenges. Our Heart of Humanity concert series features worldclass musicians giving voice to marginalized people with compassion and depth, turning the concert hall into a space for renewed hope, communal healing and mutual understanding. Each of our Heart of Humanity concerts will feature artist remarks on the theme from the stage and opportunity for dialogue with the audience.
All concerts take place in the SOU Music Recital Hall at the Oregon Center for the Arts, Ashland.
Ethan Gans-Morse
Tiziana DellaRovere
This series is supported by the Oregon Arts Commission.
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What people are saying about previous works by our resident artists, composer Ethan Gans-Morse and poet Tiziana DellaRovere: The Canticle of the Black Madonna, an opera about PTSD and the power of love:
“Contemporary opera is alive in Oregon, and not just that, it’s vital, addressing contemporary issues with determination and compassion.” The Oregonian How Can You Own The Sky? for symphony orchestra and Native Ensemble:
“It provides emotional catharsis on par with the great masterworks of the past. Both the musicians and the audience were deeply touched by the experience.” Martin Majkut, Music Director, The Rogue Valley Symphony Tango of the White Gardenia, a coming-of-age opera about overcoming bullying and choosing love:
“Its messages are loud and clear and humane, and the art is fine enough to carry them”
Oregon ArtsWatch
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Peace through Music The Malek Jandali Trio Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland
Malek Jandali, an award-winning composer and “acclaimed pianist” (BBC WorldNews), presents an afternoon of original compositions inspired by the musical heritage of his native Syria. Mr. Jandali has performed with major orchestras across the world and composed for the Royal Philharmonic, the Cairo Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, and others. His music was described as “a major new addition to the 21st century symphonic literature” by Fanfare Magazine, and as featuring “heart-rending melodies, lush orchestration, clever transitions and creative textures” by American Record Guide. Mr. Jandali’s compositions incorporate ancient melodies from Aleppo, Damascus, and other stops on the Silk Road, echoing UNESCO’s call to preserve and protect the rich cultural heritage of Syria and the Silk Road at a time when it is being eradicated.
Malek Jandali
Michal Palzewicz
David Rogers
The Malek Jandali Trio comprises Mr. Jandali on piano, joined by Oregon’s own Michal Palzewicz on cello and David Rogers on oud, the Middle Eastern ancestor of the lute. 3
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Mr. Jandali is the founder of Pianos for Peace, an annual open festival of music using pianos beautifully painted by local artists and placed in public spaces for all to play and enjoy in order to unite people in the community. Anima Mundi Productions is proud to collaborate with Mr. Jandali to bring Pianos for Peace to Ashland in the weeks preceding his October 6 concert.
Learn more at www.animamundiproductions.com/p4p
All soloists and repertoire subject to change without notice.
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Jackson County Cultural Coalition funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, investing in Oregon’s arts, humanities, and heritage.
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With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All Baritone Christòpheren Nomura With pianists Daniel Lockert and Jodi French Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland
Join baritone Christòpheren Nomura—a longtime Rogue Valley favorite—for an unforgettable recital of classical and popular works that explore the pressing topic of healing the wounds of war and restoring compassion. Repertoire will include the world premiere of new works by Jodi French and Anima Mundi resident artists Ethan Gans-Morse and Tiziana DellaRovere. Known for the “force and beauty of his voice” (The Washington Post) and “firstrate” performances (The New York Times), as well as his personal charm, Mr. Nomura will take audiences on a healing journey through song.
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Photo by Cornelius Matteo
Christòpheren Nomura has performed with many of the world’s greatest ensembles, including the Boston Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the San Francisco Symphony, and his recitals include Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and San Francisco Performances. He was in the original Broadway cast of Allegiance and appeared in the Martin Scorsese feature film version of Madama Butterfly and the Vatican “Jubilee” performance of Bernstein’s Mass.
Jodi French, pianist and composer. All soloists and repertoire subject to change without notice.
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Dreams Have No Borders WORLD PREMIERE The world premiere of the newest work by composer Ethan Gans-Morse and poet Tiziana DellaRovere Featuring two-time Grammy winner Estelí Gomez, soprano The Delgani String Quartet And other singers to be announced Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland
Photo by Kyle Scripnick
Join us for a very special event: the world premiere of Dreams Have No Borders, a new narrative song cycle about immigration by our resident composer/poet team, based on real-life stories of Oregon's migrant families.
Estelí Gomez
Featuring Grammy-winning soprano Estelí Gomez, (praised for her “clear, bright voice” by The New York Times), and the Delgani String Quartet (called “the state’s finest chamber ensemble” by Oregon Arts Watch), Dreams Have No Borders follows a young mother’s harrowing journey to create a better life for herself and her family. Combining stirring music and richly Tiziana DellaRovere Ethan Gans-Morse 7
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Original artwork by Poli Marichal
narrative poetry with artwork by Latinx artists, Dreams Have No Borders will surprise you, touch your heart, and lift your spirit. This project is the product of a year-long process of interviewing Oregon migrants and developing relationships with the many community service organizations that advocate on their behalf. This project is supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust.
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How to Order Tickets Season tickets: To enjoy subscription savings and priority in seating, mail your subscription order form by June 30, 2019.
Single tickets: Single tickets go on sale July 1. To order single tickets:
Mail the completed single-ticket order form along with payment (No Processing Fee) Anima Mundi Productions PO Box 1323, Phoenix, OR 97535
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