![]() ![]() To read a full review of the concert by audience member Barbara Ebbeson, please visit here. The Lost Words: a Spell Book written by Robert Macfarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris. Jackie Morris’ wonderful paintings on screen complete the celebration of this literary “re-wilding of childhood”.Įlektra Women’s Choir, known internationally for its leadership in developing compelling new repertoire for women’s choirs, has commissioned ten Canadian composers to set two “spells” each, which will have their world premiere in Vancouver. In Elektra’s concerts, readings from the book by actor Laara Sadiq will be followed by short, new compositions by ten Canadian composers, performed by Elektra and six instrumentalists. Their magical book’s “spells” and watercolours were meant to conjure back into the lives of children twenty words about nature removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary. ![]() Pacific Spirit United Church, 2205 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver, BCĮlektra presents the world premiere of The Lost Words: A Spell Book, a whimsical and evocative musical interpretation of the bestselling book by author Robert Macfarlane and visual artist Jackie Morris. The Lost Words: A Spell Book (Live performances) October 1, 2022: 8:00 pm, October 2: 8:00 pm / Pre-concert video: 7:40 pm ![]()
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