Coro de Cámara’s guest percussionist Paul Thibodeaux and partner Coro singer Madeline Thibodeaux review the upcoming repertoire. Courtesy/ Coro de Cámara
COMMUNITY News:
In its final performances of the season, Coro de Cámara entertains with “Soundscapes: Music of the Big and Little Screens”. This cinematic program features acclaimed music from movies, TV shows and video games, including selections from “Wicked”, “Barbie” and “The Lord of the Rings”; “Babu Yetu” from “Civilization IV; and Carl Orff’s iconic “O Fortuna”, from hundreds of soundtracks. In addition to the Coro de Cámara singers, soloists, dramatists and pianists, noted jazz percussionist Paul Thibodeaux plays a vivid supporting role that enlivens the colorful soundscapes.
Two matinee shows: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church’s Kelly Hall, 3900 Trinity Drive in Los Alamos and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at the Unitarian Universalist in Santa Fe, 107 West Barcelona Road.
“When you see a movie, play a video game, or watch a TV show, are you aware of the music? How does it pull you in?” Coro’s Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore asked. “Creators of productions have long understood music’s power and use it to enhance the visuals, propel the storyline, and heighten the impact of dialogue and action. In ‘Soundscapes: Music of the Big and Little Screens’, you’ll hear examples of music that accomplish these things on screen, and that stand alone in their own right.”
The program features tributes to legendary film composers John Williams and Joe Hisaishi and to the folk-rock duo, the Indigo Girls. In a Coro first, the singers offer an ‘otherwordly’ sound through overtone singing in “The Passing of the Elves” from “The Lord of the Rings”. the audience will also be delighted by nostalgic throwbacks including themes from Super Mario Bros. and Angry Birds. Styles of music in ‘Soundscapes’ range from Broadway, jazz, and pop to neo-classical, offering something for every musical taste.
For 36 seasons, Coro de Cámara has presented captivating music to audiences in Northern New Mexico. The group’s unique, thematic programs present music in numerous styles, often with narration, instruments and multi-media.
Tickets are $30 for adults at the door, $25 online, $25 for seniors and college students at the door and $20 online. The concert is free to those age 20 or younger. Learn more at corodecamara-nm.org.