Joie de vivre is a French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, and Pan Harmonia is certain to deliver such an experience with this weekend’s concerts.
The concerts, which take place on Friday, February 22 in Brevard and Sunday, February 24 in Asheville, will feature festive chamber music. Festive chamber music was all the rage in the 19th and early 20th century parlors of France and England. Texts from history’s most notable playwrights and melodies borrowing from the exotic far east to the lithe sounds of blues and jazz filled the intimate spaces of modest and wealthy homes alike. These vocal selections are indicative of the “Spotify” and ITunes playlists of their time!
The concerts will feature music of Maurice Ravel; André Caplet; Benjamin Godard; Philippe Gaubert; Brittnee Siemon, mezzo-soprano; Kate Steinbeck, flute; Grace Lee, piano.
The Friday, February 22 concert at 12:30 pm takes place at Brevard’s St. Philips Episcopal Church, 256 East Main Street. A light reception will follow the concert.
The Sunday, February 24 concert at 3:00 pm takes place at Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road.
Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at www.panharmonia.org/shop. Day of tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students 26 and under as well as active military members.