The Armed Man
In March 2007, Rackham Symphony Choir takes on its most ambitious
project of the year, The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace. RSC
presents Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man - a contemporary
oratorio commissioned for the millennium by the Royal Armouries. The
Armed Man is a 21st century interpretation of the 15th century
French tradition “L’Homme Armé” or “The Armed Man.” Jenkins’
interpretation on the futility of war and eternal hope for peace
embraces the 600 year tradition of “L’Homme Armé” from a
multi-cultural perspective by drawing upon a variety of texts both
secular and sacred such as the Koran, the Hindu Mahabharata, the
poetry of Tennyson, the prose of Kipling and contemporary poetry
written by a Hiroshima survivor.
The Armed Man is currently the most popular choral work performed
in Europe and RSC is pleased to present this important work to
Michigan audiences.
Preview the concert program.
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Read Mark Stryer's Free Press article.
Read K. Michelle Moran's article in C&G News.
Read more in GreatStuff!
Original Film
Rackham Symphony Choir has commissioned an original film to be
presented as part of this multi-media performance. The film, "The
Armed Boy," was shot on location in Detroit in December 2006.
"The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace" will feature the world premiere
of this landmark film. For more information about the film,
click here.
The Performers
On stage will be over 200 performers including Rackham Symphony Choir,
two guest choirs from local schools, six soloists and a full
40-piece orchestra. The performers include musicians representing
diverse ethnicities, religions and backgrounds.
Cranes for Peace
Rackham Symphony Choir is working with local elementary schools in the
Detroit Metro Area to create hundreds of origami cranes - the
eternal symbol of peace – which will be displayed in the lobby of
the performance venue.
Posters for Peace
Rackham Symphony Choir is holding an original art competition with
local high schools in the Detroit Metro area. The winners’ artwork
will be featured in promotional materials for the concert, will be
featured at the venue and in the concert program.
Support the Project
RSC is seeking sponsors, advertisers and volunteers to support this
event. If you are interested in participating in or supporting this
important project, please contact RSC at 313-272-0334 or
make a sponsorship pledge. |
The Armed Man:
A Concert for Peace
Featuring an original film
Sunday, March 25, 2007
4pm
Ford Center for Performing Arts, Dearborn
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