An exhibit of icons and presentation from the Museum of Russian Icons followed by a concert of Russian vocal music.
All Saints’ Memorial Church will host an exhibit of Russian icons and a concert of Russian sacred and folk music on Saturday, September 14th. This event will introduce those attending to the rich tradition of icons, as well as offering a unique opportunity to experience Russia’s musical heritage. It reflects a collaboration with the Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton, MA) and LYRA, a professional vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia. The Museum is the only one in the United States dedicated to Russian icons and has the largest collection of icons outside of Russia. The exhibit of icons from the Museum’s collection will be open to the public beginning at 1:00 pm, with an informal presentation on iconography at 4:00 pm accompanied by a reception. This will be followed at 5:00 pm by an hour-length concert of Russian choral music by LYRA, an a Capella group of four professional singers. The first part of the concert – sacred music of the Russian Orthodox Church, will include ancient songs, works of well-known masters, and little-known but remarkable Russian composers of the 18th to 20th centuries. The second part of the program will include Russian folk songs: comic, lyric, dancing, and love songs.
Although free and open to all, donations will help to offset the cost of the event, which is supported in part by a grant from the Congregational Development Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island.
Phone: 401-751-1747
Email: asmcri@verizon.net
2019/09/14 - 2019/09/14
All Saints' Memorial Church
674 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903