PARTITIONS GRATUITES : VIDEO OPERA

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ISBN 9781491137642. UPC: 680160691098. The Garden of the Finzi-Continis novel by Giorgio Bassani.

Based on Bassani’s 1962 novel, THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS dramatizes the true story of a prosperous Jewish family’s disruptions and consequences from state-mandated antisemitism in Italy during World War II. Gordon describes the opera as “romantic, sun-drenched, and cataclysmic, all at the same time.” This dramatically topical and personal grand opera premiered at New York City Opera and National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to rave reviews in 2022. Chris Ruel wrote in OperaWire, “I have chosen Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie’s THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS as my favorite opera of 2022.”.
At one point, in 2008, I was walking down 72nd Street, and I passed the video store, (this is when there were video stores) and I thought to myself, I wonder if Kevin (my partner) has ever seen The Garden of the Finzi-Continis? which was always one of my favorite movies. My reaction when we watched it that night was unlike any other time I had seen it. I was wrenched, sobbing, inconsolable. My heart felt like the autumn leaves we see blowing through the garden at the end of the movie. It seemed immediately that this had to be my next opera. I called Michael Korie, and we both bought the Bassani novel and read it. We settled on it. It felt clear that we both had a collective story to tell through it.Because this opera is so close to both of our hearts, it is dedicated to our fathers.It is not only that The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is a Holocaust story that makes it so resonant for me, though obviously this is no small matter, but the tragedy of people trying to live their lives, or actually living them, their petty disappointments, their heartbreaks, against the backdrop of total catastrophe… that makes it so moving. They cannot possibly imagine what will befall them, but we know… and this makes their every move fascinating and devastating… like watching moths under a glass. It is romantic, sun-drenched and cataclysmic, all at the same time.This is why I had to write it.

SKU: WD.080689521096

UPC: 080689521096.

Chris t Is Risen, the new Very Simply Word musical for Easter, continues a tradition of easy-learn-easy-sing musicals (no solos!) that offer high-end, production-quality tracks and powerful ministry-driven content, with a musical and artistic integrity rarely experienced in a Unison/2-Part choral series.

Easter is one of the most important services on your church calendar. If your choir operates under limited rehearsal time, few resources, or ease-of-performance needs, then Christ Is Risen is the perfect choice for your next Easter choir offering. At 20 minutes in length, it is also an exceptional choice for those churches who want to present a full Easter musical and still leave time in the service for the Pastor's sermon.

This musical is sure to touch hearts and minds alike...from the opening prayer leading into a powerful Matt Maher/Mia Fieldes title song, Christ Is Risen; to the classic, poetic Easter hymn, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; and finally with the Praise & Worship powerhouse, I Will Rise. With every word and nuance of the heartfelt narration, Christ Is Risen delivers maximum ministry impact with minimal preparation time. Incorporate the stunning DVD Accompaniment Track into your presentation for the ultimate Easter choir event!