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"The Berkshire premiere of Paul Winter's 'Missa Gaia/Earth Mass' performed by area musicians organized by First Church in Pittsfield, November 22, 2015."
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The Berkshire premiere of Paul Winter's "Missa Gaia/Earth Mass" performed by area musicians organized by First Church in Pittsfield. Musical guests opening this show - Hal Lefferts and Linda Worster - and a 20 person choir singing. What's more, some favorite instrumentalists get to play this concert, too (including: Charlie Tokarz, Carlton Maaia II, Jeff Hunt, Tyler Story, Rider Stanton, Andy Kelly and Win Ridabock.) And all for the benefit of BEAT (Berkshire Environmental Action Team) through a free-will donation - there is no "fee" to attend.
Missa Gaia was commissioned for St. John the Divine and has been a part of their St. Francis Feast Day celebration since 1982. It is a unique work that combines jazz and chant, contemporary sounds with ancient pipe organ as well as the organic music of wolves and whales.
As has become First Church's custom, their large musical events are never seen as ends unto themselves: they are dedicated to raising funds and consciousness about a key local concern. This show - on Sunday, November 22 @ 3 pm - is in solidarity with BEAT (Berkshire Environmental Action Team.)
