On February 27, 2017, CCSA and SOLI Chamber Ensemble will present the world premiere of Ethan Wickman's Ballads of the Borderland, a majestic tale of our cultural history - weaving together powerful texts of John Phillip Santos and Carmen Tafolla with the spirited stories and artifacts of those who lived the tale and helped mold our cultural mosaic.
Monday February 27, 2017 | 7:30pm; pre-concert talk at 7pm | St. Mark's Episcopal Church | 315 E Pecan St, 78205 | Please click here for tickets. Scroll down for more info.
Performance Partners
SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Known for breathing life into the music of living composers, SOLI has twice been voted “Best Chamber Ensemble” by the San Antonio Current, received the 2013 CMA/ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award, and continues to mesmerize audiences with its cutting-edge performances around the country.
Children's Chorus of San Antonio
Recognized for their "angelic voices" and meticulous preparation, CCSA has recently appeared with the San Antonio Symphony (Orff, Faure), Opera San Antonio (Fantastic Mr. Fox, Carmen, Las Fundaciones de Bejar), and has presented world premieres in San Antonio and New York.
Ethan Wickman
Contributing Authors
Collaborators
We invite you to attend this landmark event on February 27. Please click here to reserve your seats and join us as we mark our time in history.
Monday February 27, 2017 | 7:30pm; pre-concert talk at 7pm | St. Mark's Episcopal Church | 315 E Pecan St, 78205
Visit BalladsBorderland.com for more information on upcoming performances and the Ballads Education Initiative.
Children's Chorus of San Antonio | SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Photo credits | Big Bend: David.Locke.Pics, used by permission; CCSA: Cynthia Prado; Wickman: Kimberly Paulos