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Babel Lament, a composition by Craig R. Harris for a cappella chorus, is a lamentation on the Tower of Babel story. This post provides a link to the full audio recording, and some insights into the work.

Babel Clarion, for chorus and carillon, was premiered at the River Bells Music Festival in Minneapolis on May 4, 2013. This post includes links to the audio recording, a video that provides a glimpse into the festival, and an Artist Statement about the composition.

Please join me for any or all of three opportunities to see my work in the Twin Cities this week:

Making Light in Terezin at the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival
April 28, 2013 4:00pm

Shape Ensemble at Black Dog Café
April 30, 2013

Babel Clarion at the River Bells Community Music Festival
May 4, 2013 1:00PM
8th Avenue SE between 5th St. SE and 6th St. SE in Minneapolis

This Artist Statement provides insights into “Babel Clarion,” the composition that I’m writing for the Westminster chimes, commissioned by the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association, with funding from the University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund.

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