
Musica Viva NY to Present ‘Curse Upon Iron’
By Francisco SalazarMusica Viva NY is set to present “Curse Upon Iron,” a one-night-only concert at Manhattan’s All Souls NYC.
The evening will be held on March 2, 2025 and will feature choral music from the Baltic States.
Led by Musica Viva NY’s Artistic Director/Conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, the Musica Viva NY choir, accompanied by piano and organ, will honor the heritage of Baltic choral music with songs by composers from Estonia like Arvo Pärt and Veljo Tormis, Latvia such as Ēriks Ešenvalds, Pēteris Vasks, Imant Raminsh and Andris Dzenītis, and Lithuania like Nomeda Valančiūtė and Onutė Narbutaitė.
In a statement, Hernandez-Valdez said, “The Baltic States have rich choral traditions that continue to thrive through living composers who work to preserve their musical culture even through the Soviet occupation of the mid 20th-century. Audience members will be exposed to the region’s vast musical history and hear their people’s resilience, defiance and unity in this music. These songs pass down stories and traditions from one generation to the next, fostering a rich legacy of musical excellence.”
Musica Viva NY is a non-profit arts organization that was established nearly 50 years ago and brings world-class music to a wide community through annual concerts.
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