Augustana Arts Presents Anima Chamber Ensemble: SONGS OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT, 4/22

On this special evening, we present the world premiere performance of two new pieces by Denver composer, Terry Schlenker. The performance will also feature works by Lauridsen, Rheinberger, Hennagin, Dove, Whitacre, Forrest, Sweelinck, and more. In addition, we will be joined by choirs from Dakota Ridge and Wheat Ridge High Schools.

A composer of many orchestral, piano, and chamber works, Terry Schlenker has focused much of his recent energy on a cappella choral music. His choral works are widely recorded, published, and have been performed internationally on five continents. Many of his pieces are regularly heard on the National Public Radio Network, where he has been featured on Colorado Matters, Colorado Spotlight, Sacred Classics, and Classical Discoveries.

He studied music composition at the University of North Dakota and at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, from which he holds a Master of Art's Degree in Composition.

An embryologist by profession, Schlenker co-founded and for 12 years directed one of the most successful human in-vitro fertilization laboratories in the world. He continues to work part- time as an embryologist and frequently speaks internationally on the topic. http://terryschlenker.com/

Founded in 2015 by Co-Artistic Directors Christopher Maunu and Nathan Payant, Anima Chamber Ensemble is an elite 13-voice ensemble comprised of professional musicians based in the Denver metro area. Anima specializes in performing diverse choral repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works of the 21st century. The performances offered by Anima have been described as "refreshing, flawless, passionate and entertaining." https://animachamberensemble.org

Since 1997, Augustana Arts has been serving the community by presenting the artistry of resident performing groups, internationally renowned touring artists and accomplished locally-based ensembles of many genres. The resident groups - Stratus Chamber Orchestra, Colorado Women's Chorale (CWC), and Colorado Men's Chorale -perform at a variety of venues in addition to the majestic Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver. Augustana Arts serves educational outreach through the City Strings program, an inspired vision to provide youngsters with great need access to high quality, small group music instruction free of cost afterschool at several metro locations.

Augustana Arts concerts and programs are made possible in part by generous support from the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Colorado Creative Industries, a state agency which is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the Augustana Foundation, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and several other community partners. Visit our website for more details at www.AugustanaArts.org.

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