The Festival program reflects concerns of peace, unity and environmental stewardship.
(prHWY.com) August 25, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA -- With the success of four previous Festivals (1999, 2002, 2005, 2008), the 2011 World Festival of Sacred Music (WFSM) has established itself as one of the premiere arts festivals of Los Angeles. For 16 days and nights from October 1 through 16, 2011, WFSM fills L.A.'s historic theaters, churches, temples and public spaces with 32 performances featuring local and International Artists with disciplines ranging from sacred traditional music to contemporary dance. Of the 52 artists and groups performing, 32 are making their festival debut.
The Festival program reflects concerns of peace, unity and environmental stewardship. The opening event, Honoring the Sea, on Saturday, October 1 at Santa Monica Beach, is a WFSM tradition that celebrates the shared resource of our oceans and importance of its spiritual meaning. The gala concert, Water Is Rising, on Saturday, October 15 at Royce Hall at UCLA, presents performances from three Pacific Island nations (Kiribati, Tokelau, Tuvalu) threatened by the advance of global warming.
"This year's festival makes the natural step to expand on our theme of peace, tolerance and universal responsibility," said Festival Director Judy Mitoma. "We expand our theme to include our concern for the environment. Without better stewardship of our planet, there will be no peace on earth. People are being displaced and cultures will be lost. All of this year's Festival artists are committed to the international call to action."
Date:
October 2, 2011 - 6:00pm
Venue:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Bing Theater
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
In this unprecedented concert, guitar octet Los Angeles Electric 8 welcomes Javanese vocalist Peni Candra Rini for her U.S. debut. As the shimmering overtones of the electric guitar orchestra adorn Rini's soulful voice, the artists find inspiration in each other's vibrant musical traditions. Featuring music by Charles T. Griffes, Lou Harrison and Mantle Hood, the program encompasses a century of American composers whose life's work found spiritual connection to the subtle melodies and complex rhythms of Indonesia.
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