If you go
› What: Heinavanker› Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St.› When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10› Admission: $20 general admission, $30 priority seating, $10 students› For more information: 423-266-8195
Heinavanker, the world-renowned vocal ensemble from Estonia, will perform “Ancient Songs, Chants and Hymns: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Estonian Independence” on Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Their performance is the next concert in the St. Paul’s Artist Series, held in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
“We are delighted to present this unique choral ensemble on our series,” says Keith Reas, music director of St. Paul’s. “Estonia has a rich musical history going back to the beginning of Christianity. This concert will highlight the ancient Estonian folk and runic traditions, combined with Renaissance sacred music and contemporary works by the group’s director, Margo Kolar.”
Kolar explains that Estonia’s culture has been influenced by its location at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Christian churches, as well as conflicting political interests of Vikings, Germans, Swedes, Danes, Slavic nations and the Soviet Union.