Lembit Beecher AND THEN I REMEMBER

20.01.2012 - 21.01.2012

20.01.2012 and 21.01.2012

Lembit Beecher presents,

AND THEN I REMEMBER, an orginal documentary oratorio.

At New York City’s DIMENNA Center, on Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21, 2012, 8:00 PM

Estonian-American composer, and current composer-in residence of the Opera Company of Philadelphia/Gotham Chamber Opera/Music-Theatre Group, LEMBIT BEECHER, presents the New York City premiere of his original documentary oratorio, AND THEN I REMEMBER.

"And Then I Remember is a documentary oratorio for solo soprano, solo double bass, male chorus, chamber ensemble, tape and video. The piece weaves together recorded interviews, videos and live music to retell the World War II stories of my grandmother, Taimi Lepasaar, who grew up in Estonia and survived both the Russian and German occupations of that country during the war. The focus of the piece is not the political and historical issues surrounding Estonia’s fate during World War II, but rather, the intimate, layered nature of storytelling and memory, especially the strange, subtle ways in which we remember and retell intense emotional experiences." Lembit Beecher

THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC
450 w. 37th St. New York, New York 10018

This is a general admission event. Suggested Ticket Price, $15

For more info: www.lembitbeecher.com