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DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Voices of Ascension\nMusicians: Tommy Mesa and Jon Gi
 llock\n\nStep into a luminous sound world where devotion\, innovation\, an
 d imagination converge with **Canticle of the Sun**\, a season finale from
  **Voices of Ascension on Thursday\, May 21 at 7:30 PM** at the **Church o
 f the Ascension in New York City**. Led by **guest conductor Beth Willer**
 —founder of the acclaimed Lorelei Ensemble—this bold program brings to
 gether spiritual reflection and contemporary vision\, anchored by the New 
 York City premiere of **Sofia Gubaidulina**’s *Canticle of the Sun*. Wri
 tten for cello and chorus with text by St. Francis of Assisi\, the work ra
 diates intensity and reverence\, brought vividly to life by **cellist Tomm
 y Mesa and organist Jon Gillock**.\n\nThe evening continues with a series 
 of striking premieres and immersive works\, including the East Coast premi
 ere of **Ellen Reid**’s *Oscillations: 100 Years and Forever*—featurin
 g newly reimagined NYC visuals—and a world premiere by **Celeste Oram**\
 , alongside transcendent music by **Olivier Messiaen**. With **Groupmuse N
 ights Out** discounted tickets\, this is a rare chance to experience a con
 cert that feels both timeless and urgently new—where choral sound\, solo
  virtuosity\, and visionary programming come together in a space of breath
 taking resonance. 🎶✨
LOCATION:Church of the Ascension
SUMMARY:Voices of Ascension Presents: Canticle of the Sun | BETH WILLER
URL:https://www.groupmuse.com/events/16600-voices-of-ascension-presents-can
 ticle-of-the-sun-beth-willer
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