EINHORN: VOICES OF LIGHT / THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 7:30 pm
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, 92626
On October 7th, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacific Chorale presents Voices of Light / The Passion of Joan of Arc, a spectacular cinematic event featuring Richard Einhorn’s “brilliantly effective” (Washington Post) 1994 oratorio inspired by and performed live to director Carl Dreyer’s 1928 silent film masterpiece, The Passion of Joan of Arc
Einhorn’s evocative work, written for orchestra, chorus and soloists, provides a haunting backdrop to Dreyer’s restored cinematic tour de force, considered by many one of the greatest films ever made. Thought to have been lost in a warehouse fire, a single print of the film was discovered in a janitor’s closet of a Norwegian mental institution in 1981, which “was digitally restored to pristine condition” (Bright Lights Film Journal). The film, based on the actual 15th century transcripts of St. Joan’s trial for heresy, portrays her trial and execution. Dressed as a boy, she led French troops in a defeat against British occupiers during the Hundred Years’ War, but was later captured and tried by French clergy loyal to the British and condemned to death by burning at the stake for her belief that she was spurred to action by religious visions. Of Renée Maria Falconetti’s portrayal of Joan of Arc, the late renowned film critic Pauline Kael decreed, “It may be the finest performance ever recorded on film.”
Don't miss out on what promises to be an unforgettable evening of live performance. Tickets start at $28 Secure your seats today! Learn More: pacificchorale.org/events/voices-of-light/
