The chosen work is "Songs of Sanctuary”, And composer Karl Jenkins. The selected day, next Monday January 18, and the place, the famous Carnegie Hall of New York. The purpose of the event is to hold a tribute concert whose program is entirely about works by this Welsh musician. The concert rehearsals will take place during the three days prior to the 18, with the presence of Jenkins himself.
This tribute concert has been organized by the Distinguished Concerts International New York, and in which they will participate 16 choirs from around the world. The Valladolid group directed by Clara de los Ojos will also participate in the interpretation of other compositions, in addition to the aforementioned “Songs of Sanctuary”, such as “Te deum” and “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace”.
"Songs of Sanctuary" is made up of a total of nine pieces with classical and neoclassical influences, and all through a text made up of made up words, which convey a sense of absolute musical unity.
At the united nations
The Valladolid choir will not only perform at Carnegie Hall in New York, it will also perform at the United Nations International College (UNIS). This stems from an interesting collaboration project signed between the Consulate General of Spain in New York and the dual Spanish / English language schools, which tries to bring Spanish culture closer to North American classrooms. UNIS offers its teachings to children of UN officials and operatives from more than 130 different countries.
At the United Nations College, the “Voces Blancas” choir will combine excerpts from the aforementioned “Songs of Sanctuary” with others from its own show “Encantada”. The trajectory of this choir from Valladolid continues its progression thanks to a worked vocal quality, a discipline in rehearsals, carefully selected voices and excellent conducting.