SAFFORD — Gila Valley Arts Council is back in action. Their annual performing arts series will kick off in November with a very vivacious string orchestra, Delirium Musicum on November 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the David M. Player Center for the Arts on the campus of Safford High School.
Their exciting program for the evening performance will include the following compositions:
G. Bersanetti: Homage to the “Fiddler”
The Seasons (excerpts) – Vivaldi-Richter,
Brandenburg Concerto No.3, i. Allegro – J.S. Bach:
American Seasons (excerpts) – Philip Glass,
Hungarian Dance, No. 4 – Johannes Brahms:
In addition to their performance, Delirium Musicum, will be conducting scheduled workshops with several of the existing string programs taught in our local high schools and at Eastern Arizona College. Also, the Safford Public Library will be presenting the group in a free short program on Tuesday, November 16th at 1:00 p.m.
Delirium Musicum is a self-conducted chamber orchestra dedicated to providing impassioned and engaging musical performances that deeply connect the audience to the musicians. Influenced by the bustling artistic mosaic of LA, the group applies dazzling creativity and limitless excitement to their performances that are known to an ever-growing audience.
Delirium Musicum represents the artistic excellence and leadership of the young generation of musicians in Los Angeles. The small size of this ensemble allows the musicians to bond and engage intimately with the audience through dedicated performances that inspire wild excitement and ecstasy. The spontaneity resulting from this approach, as well as their juxtaposition of music from all time periods creates meaningful human experiences. Creative and unapologetic interpretation of the old masters as well as collaboration with contemporary composers brings a unique voice to the group. Delirium Musicum creates a dialogue about new ways to explore music as it pertains to life.
Winner of the 2018 Beverly Hills National Auditions, CA, and of the 2019-2020 Audience Choice Award of the San Francisco Classical Voice, Delirium Musicum, is an emerging self-conducted chamber ensemble that brings together some of the most creative and refined musicians in Los Angeles. Led by violinist Etienne Gara, Delirium Musicum defines itself artistically by taking a new stand on the daring and varied repertoire it tackles. Created with a distinctive voice, the ensemble of 15 musicians showcases its signature style, creativity and the gift the musicians have for communing deeply with the audience.
Tickets are currently on sale at Richards Music, 928-428-2442, online at www.saffordcenterforthearts.com or at the door. Adult ticket prices are only $10 or $15 and are all reserved seating. GVAC is proud to offer special prices for children and students for only $5.00.
The GVAC Fine Arts concert series is member supported. We graciously thank many of you, our individual donors who join as supporting members every year giving out of their personal pockets. Membership can range from as little as $25, but every dollar is spent on the cost of bringing the artists here to not only perform a concert, but also to spend an extra day or two working with our school children with music workshops and school performances. This school residency and public performance project was made possible by funding received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, WESTAF (The Western States Arts Federation), and the National Endowment for the Arts. GVAC is also very grateful for the support received from the United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties, Freeport McMoRan Corporation, The Flinn Foundation and the Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley. For any further information, please call Tom Green, at 928-428-0081.
