Rainbow  Nebulae

A work for Chamber Choir, 2 Soprano Soloists, Harp, Guitar & Violin

Excerpt form "Songs of the Spheres" concert directed by Danaë Xanthe Vlasse July 7th, 2019,
A Mt. Wilson Production
Filmmakers Fritz Heede and Nijole Sparkis https://nlightningartz.com/ (Shot in 4K)

"Rainbow Nebulae" by Danaë Xanthe Vlasse

Cecilia Tsan - Artistic Director
Dan Kohne - Mt. Wilson Trustee/Location Manager

A vocal concert of world premiere compositions by living composers;
Danae Vlasse, Anthony Constantino, Bruce Babcock, Todd Mason, and Mark John McEncroe.

Performers:
Sopranos: Hila Plitmann and Sangeeta Kaur
Harpist Marcia Dickstein
Violinist Reina Inui
Flautist Rachel Mellis
Guitarist Shea Welsh
The Sterling Ensemble directed by Michelle Jensen

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Rainbow Nebulae
by
Danaë Xanthe Vlasse:
 
 
Eternally adrift
In starlit penumbrae
Filling heaven;
Rainbow-hued nebulae
Nest patiently;
Birthing and nurturing,
Cradling history
And future life!
 
 
Rainbow, Rainbow!
Like a hummingbird in the ghetto,
Searching for sustenance in the cosmos’ shadow.
Time is their nectar and fire feeds their bright halo.
Lengthy wings of shimmering pearly Lucite,
Regal robes and amber crown of flaming light;
May be shattered and shed in an angry night.
Rainbow searching for sustenance,
Like a hummingbird in shadows of the cosmos.
Time is their nectar and fire feeds their bright halo.
 

Elemental essence;
Darkness enveloping
Star fireworks!
At distant light’s calling
Through lens reveal…
A refuge of ages
Of cosmic afterlife!