Earth Day Concert by Chicago’s renowned Axiom Brass Quintet
Date & Time
Mon, Apr 22, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
“The Heavy Metal Suite” is a year-long project that culminates with a one-time immersive, multi-media concert experience exploring the future of Earth’s mineral resources and the path towards a green energy transition. With original movements from 8 award-winning composers, each drawing inspiration from their country’s mineral resources, the performance seeks to highlight what is needed to support the sustainable societies of the future. Presented by the Future Minerals Initiative. Hosted and narrated by CBC Ideas’ host, Nahlah Ayed.
THE COMPOSERS, THEIR INSPIRATION AND COUNTRY
Water - T. Patrick Carrabré (Canada)
Zinc - Yao Chen (China)
Gold - Augusta Read Thomas (USA)
Copper - Valeria Martinez (Chile)
Silver - Roberto Morales (Mexico)
Platinum - Vuma Levin (S. Africa)
Lithium - Chris Sainsbury (Australia)
Silicon - Chris Chafe (USA)