The 2015–2016 collaboration between SFEMS and the California Jazz Conservatory continues this Sunday, March 20, with the Euphora Project (Amy Michele White, voice; Dominic Schaner, lute/guitar/vihuela) return with a reprise of their program “Ávila: Musicians & Mystics of Sixteenth Century Spain.”
- Amy White & Dominic Schaner
Through both new and ancient music, this program explores themes of contemplation grounded in repetitive musical forms, and mysticism and poetic vision illuminated through the art of improvisation. Using the writings of Teresa of Ávila (The Way of Perfection and The Interior Castle) and John of the Cross (Spiritual Canticle and Dark Night of the Soul) as genesis, this music seeks to divine a glimpse of poetry and mysticism through fleeting and free spirited improvisation, contemplative solos and dramatic songs, with quiet instrumental meditations and select recitations interspersed. The program features selections from the vihuela literature of the Golden Age of Spain, medieval music associated with contemplative pilgrimage and Marian devotion, and new music setting the mystical works of Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross in meditative solos and reflective songs.
The CJC, formerly the JAZZSCHOOL, and The San Francisco Early Music Society have established an exciting affiliation that delights both our audience and our local musicians. Early music lovers and jazz music lovers join together to celebrate the improvisational kinship of the two genres. CJC offers a casual and intimate environment where the audience can enjoy a light meal and sip a glass of wine or a cup of coffee while enjoying the concert.
All concerts begin at 4:30pm at the California Jazz Conservatory, 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley. Tickets are $20 (general admission) and go on sale for each concert approximately one month in advance. Their box office can be reached at 510-845-5373 or www.cjc.edu/concerts.
