The Art & Ecstasy of the Chaconne

The Gran Chacona (after Aranes), as performed by members of Sinfonia New York, New York's newest period instrument orchestra, and by dancers Patricia Beaman and Carlos Fittante. Arrangement by Grant Herreid of Ex Umbris and choreography by Patricia Beaman and Carlos Fittante.

This was the grand finale in a concert presented free to the public on May 26, 2009, at the New York Ethical Cultural Society by Gotham Early Music Scene (www.gemsny.org). Follow this link to the NY Times highly favorable review of the concert:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/arts/music/28sinf.html?_r=3&ref=todaysp...

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[sabina779]

Just perfect!)

[pomponi0]

That was fantastic!

However, i'm wondering, how accurate are the dance and the clothes? (specifically the male's)

[sharky123]

Wonderful - a complete delight!

[doctordee22]

Pure Joy!

[childgrove]

Quite a number of concert goers left very admiring comments on the contact cards they filled out. Here are some:

* Helen K: Thank you! This was a wonderful experience.

* Frances S: I'm a student at the NY Academy of Art. Thank you for so much inspiration. * Van M: Perfectly balanced dance integration; best I've ever watched.

* Gino S: Wonderful, Enchanting! Invigorating! Great period instruments.

* Kalmia: Wonderful combo, divine singing, playing, and dancing. Viva GEMS.

--Paul Ross, GEMS

[childgrove]

The Gran Chacona was introduced at the May 26th concert by a recitation of the accompanying text by Sinfonia New York's artistic director, Christine Gummere:

Here's a taste of what she read:

Gran Chacona

Chacona is a pleasant sound of graceful consonance, and every time I hear it played my bones wake up and dance!

There is no monk so pure nor such a holy nun who wouldn't interrupt their praying when they hear this sound.

To life, the good life! Let's go to chacona!

--Paul Ross, GEMS