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Now that spring has entered the Copper Country, between the gusts of winds, you’ll hear the sonic symphony of songbirds returning to the region. Just in time to join their feathered friends Michigan Tech Music will present a special show that’s sure to inspire. The Mosaic of Earth, presented by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Tech Choirs, was composed by Dwight Bigler. He says he was inspired by the challenges we face due to climate change, with hopes to inspire people to make a difference.
“With all of the problems that we’re facing, I didn’t want the piece to be sad. I didn’t want it to be kind of depressing, although there are lots of, you know, really difficult things that we’re dealing with to address these issues. So there are celebratory movements. I wanted to make sure that this piece was a celebration, it was inspirational, and brought our minds and hearts to think about these serious issues and find ways to address them.” – Dwight Bigler, Composer, Mosaic for Earth
The evening’s spectacular show will bring together close to 150 local musicians on the Rozsa Center stage. Conductor Jared Anderson says that the combination of choral songs and the symphony orchestra elevates the performance’s visual component.
“It has all the colors that you would find in a Tchaikovsky symphony. It has all the beautiful brass work that you would find in many of the symphonic works that Dr. Nevis conducts here with the KSO. And combined with the choirs, I love orchestral music when it’s combined with the power of the written word and song. We’re also going to be coupling it with some projections. There’s a projection designer who provides projections for the premiere in Virginia.” – Jared Anderson, Conductor, Michigan Tech Music
Bigler adds that the visual aspect of the show helps to immerse the audience in the show. Mosiac of Earth first premiered at Virginia Tech University in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. On Saturday the show will travel to Houghton in the heart of the Great Lakes. The show at the Rozsa Center will begin at 7:30 pm. Find more show details and ticket options here.
