Sung to by Umbrian Serenades...
What an evening of music! It began with an introduction, via our friend Sharon in Charleston. Cynthia is part of Umbrian Serenades, "a life-transforming choral program that brings together passionate singers from all over the world who seek opportunities to perform exquisite a cappella repertoire within a small vocal chamber ensemble."
I've had anticipation of seeing something befitting the exquisite location, Sant'Eufemia. This ex-church was built in the 12th century on the site of an 8th-century Lombard ducal palace, incorporating spoils from that palace as well as earlier Roman monuments.
Cynthia and her group filled the amazing space with angelic voices. Their selection of holy music included a rich variety of songs, from Siyahamba, a South African piece that I loved, to Shepard's Chorus from Gian Carlo Menotti's "Amahl & the Night Visitors". What a unique musical experience.
Afterward, Cynthia introduced us to Maestro Joseph Flummerfelt, a gift orchestral conductor with an impressive résumé and extensive ties to both Spoleto and Charleston. It was one of those events that just makes you happy to be.
I've had anticipation of seeing something befitting the exquisite location, Sant'Eufemia. This ex-church was built in the 12th century on the site of an 8th-century Lombard ducal palace, incorporating spoils from that palace as well as earlier Roman monuments.
Cynthia and her group filled the amazing space with angelic voices. Their selection of holy music included a rich variety of songs, from Siyahamba, a South African piece that I loved, to Shepard's Chorus from Gian Carlo Menotti's "Amahl & the Night Visitors". What a unique musical experience.
Afterward, Cynthia introduced us to Maestro Joseph Flummerfelt, a gift orchestral conductor with an impressive résumé and extensive ties to both Spoleto and Charleston. It was one of those events that just makes you happy to be.
1 comments:
I love the venue!
I wish I could be a part of the Umbrian Serenades. I am passionate about singing, the only problem is I sound more demonic than angelic.
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