Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The Moravian Inuit community of Hebron and its musical legacy

Music, Media and Culture Lecture Series

The sixth Music, Media and Culture Lecture series will showcase diverse research areas, approaches, and presentation styles.

Lecture Series Brochure (PDF)

The Final Lecture of the 2007-08 Series...
Dr. Tom Gordon
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
MMaP GalleryArts and Culture Centre

Memorial University musicologist Tom Gordon will offer a brief introduction to the Moravian Inuit community of Hebron and its musical legacy.

The highlight of the presentation will be six of the anthems from Holy Week in Hebron in 1859 performed by a choir and small orchestra from the School of Music under the direction of Amy Henderson. The works performed include Kuvianak Bethania iglunga, Nâlegavut ivsornaitoksôvok, PiniarneK ussornartoK!, NâlegaK inôgutaujoK, Merngoêrsertillutit ikkingnît and Nertorisiuk SalaKartoK.