Soprano Christine Brewer, jazz pianist Peter Martin and jazz vocalist Denise Thimes will perform Sunday with ensembles from various faith communities in an annual 9/11 commemoration concert.
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Brewer and members of the St. Louis Symphony will debut a work by Martin that was commissioned for the concert. David Greenhaw, president of Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, will deliver the keynote address.
Faith groups include Greek Orthodox choirs, Muslim-Bosnian and Hindu ensembles, a gospel choir from Rosati-Kain Catholic High School, a Mormon youth chorus, a Baha'i ensemble, Rabbi Amy Feder of Temple Israel, and Chief Scott Bighorse and Osage Nation singers.
Related Event
9/11 Interfaith Commemoration in Music: An Appreciation of Religious Diversity
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014
Where: Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd.
Cost: Free; tickets are available beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday
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“Cityscape” is produced by Mary Edwards and Alex Heuer and sponsored in part by the Missouri Arts Council, the Regional Arts Commission, and the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis.
