Spring Prism
Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM
William Reese Waag Conducting
Scottish Rite Temple
463 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
Parking available at the venue
Join us for an afternoon showcasing two powerful orchestral works that explore transcendent themes amid glorious waves of sound.
Rainbow Body,
Christopher Theofanidis
Rainbow Body by Christopher Theofanidis is an orchestral reflection on a medieval chant by Hildegard von Bingen, weaving a shimmering tapestry of harmonic color. Inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist idea of spiritual transcendence, this vibrant piece unfolds in waves of radiant sound, culminating in a triumphant conclusion.
Symphony no 1 in E Minor, Op. 39,
Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1 in E Minor combines the influence of late-Romantic tradition with a strong sense of Finnish identity, evident in its sweeping themes and poignant lyricism. From the hushed, solitary clarinet opening to the stormy, triumphant finale, the work takes listeners on a stirring journey of Nordic grandeur and emotional depth.