Nelson Overture Concert Series Spanish Passion Spanish Passion The concert is meant to folk ballads, to dances and lul- please music lovers with a labies, and well- known concert Sun, Arr 14, 2 pm lighter taste as it traces the pieces. Spanish guitar techni- Capito Theatre, Nelson INFO: 352-3704, 352-6363 Spanish influence in classical ques will be featured, such as guitar. The tour begins in Spain, tremolo, rasgueado and percus- In 1985, classical guitarist then moves across the Atlantic sion effects. Philip Dent Candelaria tried to Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, "I think part of the success something different. And it Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. of Spanish Passion is due to my worked. Throughout the concert own Spanish ancestry and my Dent Candelaria introduces the love of Spanish music," says Since then, his theme con- music, giving interesting com- Dent Candelaria. His ancestors cert Spanish Passion: A World mentaries on the selections, the followed much the same route as Tour has played to many sold- composers and the countries. his musical tour now does. out audiences and been repeat- "The Spanish theme is constant In 1990 Dent Candelaria be- edly aired on CBC radio. Now it but the passion varies from the came the first North American comes to Nelson, sponsored by quietly romantic to the very to win the First Place Medal in the Nelson Overture Concert energetic," he says. the International Guitar Com- Society. The selections range from petition in France. Classical guitarist Philip Dent Candelaria: Spanish love music. A Glistening Shower of Vocal Gemsby Sherry Cournoyer gems that'll wash away the last with real dynamic contrast and has been reborn in a new arran- Choral Treasures NELSON - If you're still of your winter woes. syncopated rhythms, which are gement that has "an easy, 8pm,Apr 13& 14 not quite sure that spring is Whether your tastes run to always fun," Neufeld remarks. natural, familiar sound that Capitol Theatre, Nelson $7 adults, $5 students & srs. here, convince yourself by catch- uplifting spirituals or upbeat And the hauntingly lovely touches something inside that's INFO: 352-6363 ing Choral Treasures, a fresh show music, choral master works Who Has Seen The Wind fea- sensitive," he says. and glistening shower of vocal or chuch rock, the melancholy of tures the well-known poem set "We've selected several the blues or the magic of to a modern, three-part mixed Haydn pieces this time, which Mozart, this programme by the voice harmony that will gently are new for us," notes Neufeld. Nelson Choral Society will caress the audience like a fresh "Haydn has a unique flavour delight you. even though he is within the "We'll have lots of short traditional, classical style. His selections covering the spectrum variation of mood, very har- from the familiar to never- monic sounds, and his mys- before-heard pieces, all chosen terious quality," make his music for how well they suit the choir," special. says director Vic Neufeld. A rich variety is apparent, he adds, In honour of Mozart's both in the choice of material ffi bicentennial, the audience will "~ " and between the choir and its ; be treated to a massed chorus Jv>~11-~~--~ * ~ special guests, the L.V. Rogers Vocal Jazz Ensemble. a rendition of Alleluja from Motet: ~ Exu/tate, jubilate. "The audience ~• 0 0 {J To Music, an a capella - ... -..,~■ 1 ~ will sense a kind of buoyancy Saturaays (;O week§) · !Mondays (9 week§) treble arrangement in praise of g and positive energy typical of the .!Jl.pri[6 - June 8 ~ Ylpri£ 15 - June 17 music, is set to a 16th century ===-"--==""' iE absolutely talented Mozart," 'Tuesdays (10 week§) 'Balfour German choral melody. "It has a Nelson Choral Society rehear- Neufeld predicts. .!Jl.prif9 - June 11 familiar theme that's very pretty ses for Choral Treasures. Cfuw.tauqua 'Dance Stuaio 1502 Stanky St. 9-{__eison in its simplicity and harmony," Bruce Hunter, LVR music says Neufeld. "Familiar pieces spring breeze. teacher and director of the allow the audience more free- Neufeld also promises a school's 26-member Vocal Jazz dom to enjoy them. They strike a special spring treat. "We have Ensemble, describes his group's chord that's already there." several new pieces for women's contribution as full of rich, dy- "Hush! Somebody's Callin' voices that produce a very pretty namic blends contrasted with ex- My Name is a traditional song sound." For example, Danny Boy cruciatingly quiet sounds. "The lines are very demanding, and the notes are close together with close, tight harmonies." LOOKING FOR NEW MUSIC? In Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs, a baroque piece, "The four part harmony is con- • BLUES trasted with fugal sections of • REGGAE counterpoint, weaving in and out • CANADIAN to make a musical fabric," Hunt- FOLK er remarks. • CAJUN • JAZZ "We try to do music which • CELTIC challenges us. It's aimed toward non-musicians - an audience Packrat Annies has several hundred newly who appreciates people who arrived· Titles on cassette & C.D. Compare our love what they're doing. Our en- selection & our prices. We special order too!! joymnent gives permission to the audience to enjoy themselves. It's a perfect marriage of words 411 KOOTENAY ST., NELSON,B.C. 354-4722 and music." 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