NEW ROCHELLE, NY —
Artist/Performer: The Rose Ensemble: Land of Three Faiths
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Hankin Academic Arts Building at Westchester Community College – Academic Arts Theatre
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
Phone Number: 914-606-6262
Ticket Price: $24 (General Admission), $22 (non WCC Students/Seniors/Fac-Staff), $18 (Children Under 13)
Description: Featuring ancient instruments and musical ideas from Arabic and European traditions, this entertaining and enlightening program is steeped in the medieval history of the three Abrahamic faiths, achieving a perfect balance of edgy improvisation, exotic vocal styles, and ancient traditions. Laments of the Sephardic Jews mingle with Arab-Andalusian dances and Spanish court songs, while rhythmic cantigas, Hebrew cantillation, and Gregorian chant meet the mystical world of Sufi poetry.
Website for Tickets and Additional Information: www.sunywcc.edu/smartarts
Please note that the box office (located next to the Academic Arts Theatre) is open a half hour before the schedule event. Tickets may be purchased the night of performance for CASH ONLY!
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