The Origin, Richard Einhorn's new critically-acclaimed opera/oratorio in celebration of Charles Darwin premiered to packed houses, standing ovations, and rave reviews a few days before the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth. The performers included the Balkan ensemble Kitka, soprano Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek from the extraordinary vocal group Anonymous 4, baritone Eric Johnson, filmmaker Bill Morrison, SUNY Oswego College Choir, Oswego College-Community Orchestra, and the Oswego Festival Chorus with Julie Pretzat, conductor.
The 2010 release of The Origin features six songs from the full work performed acapella by the acclaimed female vocal group Kitka. The CD is available on iTunes and other online digital stores and will be available for hard copy purchases through the composer's website.
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Posted: Apr-21-2010
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"Certainly, I hope people enjoy The Origin and appreciate Darwin as the amazing person he was. But just as certainly, I know everyone will listen differently, appreciate Darwin differently, if at all, and that is more than ok. In fact, that's the point of my music. Not to answer, but to pose questions."
