Voices of Shekhinah: Four Illuminations—Benefit Concert – Santa Fe, NM

Voices of Shekhinah: Four Illuminations—Benefit Concert – Santa Fe, NM

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Don’t miss this upcoming event in Santa Fe, NM. Happening on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 107 W Barcelona Rd. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Join us for an original opera by local composer Valarie Morris in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Sandscape Publications, HaMakom, and Unitarian Universalist Santa Fe present Voices of Shekhinah: Four Illuminations, an original 45-minute opera by local composer Valarie Morris. The benefit performance recognizes the UN’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day and proceeds go to support the New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum (NMHIM).

ABOUT THE MUSIC

With the Shekhinah, the feminine aspect of the Divine, the opera showcases the historical testimony and stories of three great female Jewish leaders and a contemporary teen as the hope for the future. Enjoy four fabulous local vocalists and stellar instrumentalists (piano, clarinet, and a little shofar) for inspiring and impactful entertainment and community engagement. Learn about the important women across the ages who moved their worlds—Sarah (~1800 BCE), Beruriah (~200 CE), Gracia (~1500 CE), and Lila (present). The music of each woman’s era reflects the styles and sounds of their times. Open your hearts and share the experience to help build bridges among communities.

ABOUT THE NEW MEXICO HOLOCAUST & INTOLERANCE MUSEUM

The New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum (NMHIM) is dedicated to eliminating hate and intolerance through education for all age groups in New Mexico. Their exhibits and library illustrate historical conflicts caused by local, national, and global prejudice. Composer and librettist Valarie Morris is the daughter and granddaughter or Holocaust survivors. The event honors lives lost and lives saved to build bridges among Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and others with dignity and respect for all people in peace.

LOCAL ARTISTS AND COLLABORATORS

The lineup includes an impressive roster of local talent including vocalists Carmen Floréz-Mansi, Kehar Koslowsky, Dalia Melendez, and Haley Tarrant; pianist and director Will Varner; clarinetists Joshua Peterson and Sam McClung; and producer and composer/librettist Valarie Morris. Morris comments, “With the demand for more after our performance of Voices of Shekhinah: Four Illuminations at Congregation Beit Tikva last September, I’m thrilled with the new performers who’ve joined our January 2025 ensemble! Everyone is so enthusiastic and a joy to collaborate with, it’s a wonderful experience. In celebrating women across the ages, we hope to bring individuals and groups together in building bridges to harmony and peace, honoring lives saved and lives lost. Our impressive lineup of artists can’t wait to share their fabulous talents and powerful messages with you.”

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Additional Details

Event ID - 1122002933979

Event Venue - 107 W Barcelona Rd

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Event City - Santa Fe

Event State - NM

 

Date And Time

Monday, January 27th, 2025 @ 07:00 PM (MST)
 

Venue

107 W Barcelona Rd
 

Location

107 West Barcelona Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
 

Event Types

Concert or PerformanceOpera
 

Event Category

New Mexico

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