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Christopher Theofanidis
Christopher Theofanidis writes lyrical, expressive music — using what he calls "a Romantic sensibility" to inform his works. Yet he also imbues his pieces with modern coloristic effects that enhance his melodic concepts. Tonight we hear conductor Robert Spano's Grammy award-winning recording of Theofanidis' "The Here and Now," featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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The Here and Now
Written for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in 1995, "The Here and Now" is a series of contrasting choral episodes based on the writings of Rumi, the 13th century Persian mystic poet. Exploring subjects that range from sublime happiness to the mundanities of everyday life, "The Here and Now" ...
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