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    Illuminations of Genius

    Presented by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs at First Christian Church

    February 27, 2011


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    Illuminations of Genius

    Revolutionary poet Arthur Rimbaud rocked the world of poetry with his Illuminations, which inspired Benjamin Britten to write a song cycle based upon the poems. Two other musical revolutionaries, Mendelssohn and Mozart, round out this program with pieces that changed music forever. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto redefined the genre, while Mozart’s Jupiter symphony brought symphonic form to a new level.
    There will be a free...

    Revolutionary poet Arthur Rimbaud rocked the world of poetry with his Illuminations, which inspired Benjamin Britten to write a song cycle based upon the poems. Two other musical revolutionaries, Mendelssohn and Mozart, round out this program with pieces that changed music forever. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto redefined the genre, while Mozart’s Jupiter symphony brought symphonic form to a new level.
    There will be a free lecture at 45 minutes before the beginning of the performance.

     


    First Christian Church

    16 East Platte Avenue
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1221

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    Admission Info:

    $20 for adults
    $15 for seniors
    $5 for students with student ID


    General Day and Time Info:

    2:30 p.m.


    Phone: 719-633-3649


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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