THE ARMED MAN: A CONCERT FOR PEACE |
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The Armed Man In April 2009, Rackham Symphony Choir reprises its extraordinary multi-media concert, The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace. First staged n Detroit in March 2007 to critical acclaim, the concert features Karl Jenkins' contemporary oratorio "The Armed Man," along with the the simultaneous projection of an award-winning original film commissioned by Rackham Symphony Choir in 2007. The extraordinary event creates a compelling and provocative portrayal of the futility of war and eternal hope for peace. Tickets range from $25-$45 and are available through the box office at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center at www.dearbornfordcenter.com or by calling 313.943.2354. Patron tickets for $100 include premium seating and an afterglow with artists. Student tickets are available for $15. Patron and Student tickets are available ONLY through Rackham Symphony Choir by calling 313-404-0222 and are not available through the Dearborn Box Office. 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 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. View 2009 Concert Program. (PDF) Original Film Rackham Symphony Choir 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 features the simultaneous projection of the award-winning, landmark film. For more information about the film, click here. The Performers On stage will be over 200 performers including Rackham Symphony Choir, guest choristers, local students, six soloists and a full 45-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 handmade origami cranes - the eternal symbol of peace – which will be displayed in the lobby of the performance venue. Postcards for Peace Rackham Symphony Choir is holding an original art competition with local middle and 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. For more info on how to submit artwork click here. 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 313-404-0222 or make a sponsorship pledge. |
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