Vox Femina Presents NUESTRAS VOCES, 3/19

Under the collaborative efforts of both Vox Femina Los Angeles' Artistic Director, Dr. Iris S. Levine, and CONTRA-TIEMPO's Artistc Director, Ana Maria Alvarez, Vox Femina second concert of their new season offers a performance that is a syncopated, sensual, sumptuous program of music and dance that may just have you dancing in the aisles!  Vox collaborates with CONTRA-TIEMPO, a unique Latin dance theatre ensemble based in Los Angeles.  The ensemble is dedicated to transforming the world through dance.  Together, with Vox Femina Los Angeles, the two artistic groups will combine in the presentation of works that are the result of a shared exploration of one another's art form. The performance will also feature each ensemble showcasing its own art form. Other instrumental performers include the highly respected talents of Cristian Graces and Robert Fernandez. Concert contents include the music of Argentina, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia and Latin dances such as Merengue, Tango, Joropo, Baiao as well as Vox favorites Duerme Negrito, Maquerule, Maximina and Te Quiero.

WHEN:   Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 8PM

WHERE:  Zipper Concert Hall, Colburn School of Music
               200 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

TICKETS: $25 in advance ($30 at the door) by calling 310-922-0025 or at www.voxfeminala.orgor via E.mail at vfla@voxfeminala.org

Throughout its history, Vox Femina has sought out collaborations that extend its reach into different audiences, that allow the ensemble to express its support of a broad definition of diversity, and that utilize choral music to deliver messages about issues that affect women and in support of diversity. For this concert, VFLA looked into the community to identify an artistically strong and innovative partner in CONTRA-TIEMPO. What makes this especially compelling is strengthening each ensemble's own artistic expression through greater self-awareness of the power of each other's artistry, but also to expanding audiences' view of the world by melding two distinct art forms. Vox Femina Los Angeles is a women's choral ensemble dedicated to the performance of quality choral literature with an emphasis on music by women composers.  Choral singing is one of the oldest performance arts in existence, but Vox is excited to perform new works and accept new challenges for themselves and for the audience.  Dr. Iris S. Levine founded Vox in 1997.  In the past 13 years, Vox has established itself as one of the preeminent women's choruses in the United States, with a demonstrated ability to perform highly eclectic repertoire, which can be heard on the ensemble's recordings.  Vox Femina Los Angeles has actively fulfilled its goals through an exciting schedule of performances, touring and educational outreach. The organization is funded through grants and private donations.
              
There will be two open and free workshops leading up to this concert - one in January and one in February.  Details to follow at www.voxfeminala.org/season.htm.