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Lumedia Musicworks presents
"Welcome to the West Live" on Feb 7


The Dallas-based early music ensemble performs the mulit-media
concert “Welcome to the West Live” Friday, February 7 at 8pm. Music includes sonatas,
concertos, traditional fiddling, folk tunes and 1940s western swing, and features contemporary
and historic film footage and photographs from the Library of Congress.


The original production collaborated with videographers and cowboy poets from Texas,
Wyoming, Nevada, South Dakota and Utah. The multimedia concert tells the story of ranching
life in the American West.


“Music in the 17th and 18th centuries has influenced the music we listen to today, even if we don’t
realize it,” said Julianna Emanski, Lumedia’s Artistic Director who also holds a doctorate in
music from the University of North Texas. “For instance, there are aspects of modern country
fiddling style in Baroque music, inherited from the Celtic tradition.”


“Welcome to the West” was originally filmed in Celina and includes an ensemble of 10
instrumentalists, three vocalists, and four videographers all from Texas. Five poets, including the
late Harry Jackson (1923-1973) of Cody, Wyo., and the late Elizabeth Ebert (1925-2018) of
Lemmon, S.D. contribute the text heard in voiceover. The live version on February 7 will feature
footage from the original film via GracePoint Media’s XR video wall.


Some highlights from the program include:
● Allegro from “Grosso Mogul” Concerto in D Major, RV 208 (ca. 1712/13) - Antonio Vivaldi
● The Famous Night Herding Song (ca. 1950) by Harry “Woo Woo” Stevens
● “That’s What I Like about the West” (1947) - Edith Bergdahl & Robert MacGimsey, arranged in 2020 by
Gustavo Mazon Finessi
● I. Ohne Satzbeziechnung from Les Rainettes - Georg Philipp Telemann
● “Whiskey before Breakfast” (1957) - Andre DeJarlis, arranged in 2020 by Stephanie Noori
● Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (1887) - American Hymn


The performance takes place in Meadows Hall at The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas on
Friday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include complimentary valet parking, and
libations with the artists.
Audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’ Purchase tickets online or at
the door. Concert run-time is approximately 50 minutes. Live stream tickets are available on the
ticketing website.


Welcome to the West Live
February 7, 2025
Sammons Center for the Arts
3630 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75219


Parking: Free onsite
Valet: Complimentary
Doors open: 7:30pm
Concert: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $55
Ticketing Website: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExOTY1

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Lumedia Musicworks presents its latest concert titled Night of Decayed Musicians in Dallas at
The Sammons Center for the Arts on October 4.


Known for their “innovative approach” to classical music (Friends of WRR Classical Radio), the
concert celebrates an early Halloween, complete with costumed musicians, special audio and
visual effects - a hallmark of Lumedia’s style - and a few surprises. The concert delves into the
musical underworld with Vivaldi’s iconic “La Notte” concerto, performed by Estonian-born
recorder player Monika Ruusmaa. The mythical Medusa makes an appearance in Purcell’s
famous “Music for a While”, and a set titled “from the Tomb of the Unknown Composer”
features works by Francesco Durante and Cai d’Hervelois.


“The baroque period is filled with direct references to the dead and things that go bump in the
night,” explains Music Director Molly Hammond. “There is an abundance of fright-inducing
content to choose from, which we then highlight with precise positioning and some ‘edgy’
interpretation.”


The performance takes place in Meadows Hall at The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas on
October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include complimentary valet parking, libations and
bites with the artists. Audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’ Attend all Lumedia’s
concerts with a season subscription, available for purchase through October 4. Purchase tickets
online or at the door. Concert run-time is approximately 65 minutes.


Night of Decayed Musicians
October 4, 2024
Sammons Center for the Arts
3630 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75219
Parking: Free onsite
Valet: Complimentary
Doors open: 7:30pm
Concert: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $55
Ticketing Website: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExOTA5

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Lumedia Musicworks presents its latest concert titled Night of Decayed Musicians in Dallas at
The Sammons Center for the Arts on October 4.


Known for their “innovative approach” to classical music (Friends of WRR Classical Radio), the
concert celebrates an early Halloween, complete with costumed musicians, special audio and
visual effects - a hallmark of Lumedia’s style - and a few surprises. The concert delves into the
musical underworld with Vivaldi’s iconic “La Notte” concerto, performed by Estonian-born
recorder player Monika Ruusmaa. The mythical Medusa makes an appearance in Purcell’s
famous “Music for a While”, and a set titled “from the Tomb of the Unknown Composer”
features works by Francesco Durante and Cai d’Hervelois.


“The baroque period is filled with direct references to the dead and things that go bump in the
night,” explains Music Director Molly Hammond. “There is an abundance of fright-inducing
content to choose from, which we then highlight with precise positioning and some ‘edgy’
interpretation.”


The performance takes place in Meadows Hall at The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas on
October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include complimentary valet parking, libations and
bites with the artists. Audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’ Attend all Lumedia’s
concerts with a season subscription, available for purchase through October 4. Purchase tickets
online or at the door. Concert run-time is approximately 65 minutes.


Night of Decayed Musicians
October 4, 2024
Sammons Center for the Arts
3630 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75219
Parking: Free onsite
Valet: Complimentary
Doors open: 7:30pm
Concert: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $55
Ticketing Website: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExOTA5

Gravatar

Lumedia Musicworks presents its latest concert titled Night of Decayed Musicians in Dallas at
The Sammons Center for the Arts on October 4.


Known for their “innovative approach” to classical music (Friends of WRR Classical Radio), the
concert celebrates an early Halloween, complete with costumed musicians, special audio and
visual effects - a hallmark of Lumedia’s style - and a few surprises. The concert delves into the
musical underworld with Vivaldi’s iconic “La Notte” concerto, performed by Estonian-born
recorder player Monika Ruusmaa. The mythical Medusa makes an appearance in Purcell’s
famous “Music for a While”, and a set titled “from the Tomb of the Unknown Composer”
features works by Francesco Durante and Cai d’Hervelois.


“The baroque period is filled with direct references to the dead and things that go bump in the
night,” explains Music Director Molly Hammond. “There is an abundance of fright-inducing
content to choose from, which we then highlight with precise positioning and some ‘edgy’
interpretation.”
The performance takes place in Meadows Hall at The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas on
October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include complimentary valet parking, libations and
bites with the artists.


Audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’ Attend all Lumedia’s
concerts with a season subscription, available for purchase through October 4. Purchase tickets
online or at the door. Concert run-time is approximately 65 minutes.

Gravatar

Lumedia Musicworks presents its latest concert titled Night of Decayed Musicians in Dallas at
The Sammons Center for the Arts on October 4.


Known for their “innovative approach” to classical music (Friends of WRR Classical Radio), the
concert celebrates an early Halloween, complete with costumed musicians, special audio and
visual effects - a hallmark of Lumedia’s style - and a few surprises. The concert delves into the
musical underworld with Vivaldi’s iconic “La Notte” concerto, performed by Estonian-born
recorder player Monika Ruusmaa. The mythical Medusa makes an appearance in Purcell’s
famous “Music for a While”, and a set titled “from the Tomb of the Unknown Composer”
features works by Francesco Durante and Cai d’Hervelois.


“The baroque period is filled with direct references to the dead and things that go bump in the
night,” explains Music Director Molly Hammond. “There is an abundance of fright-inducing
content to choose from, which we then highlight with precise positioning and some ‘edgy’
interpretation.”
The performance takes place in Meadows Hall at The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas on
October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include complimentary valet parking, libations and
bites with the artists.


Audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’ Attend all Lumedia’s
concerts with a season subscription, available for purchase through October 4. Purchase tickets
online or at the door. Concert run-time is approximately 65 minutes.

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A concert inspired the historic gardens of Europe

Lumedia Musicworks presents its latest concert titled A Little Night Garden Music in Dallas at St. John’s Episcopal Church on April 21 and at On the Levee event venue on April 22.

The program promises an enchanting exploration of musical biodiversity, presenting works by Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Purcell, Vivaldi, Uccellini, Clérambault, Roman and film score composer Gabriel Yared. 

Known for their “innovative approach” to classical music (Friends of WRR Classical Radio), the concert is reminiscent of the musical events held in the formal gardens throughout Europe in the 18th century. The group performs just in time for Earth Day.

Some perennial favorites include Pachelbel’s Canon and Gigue, Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Violins in A minor. “This is not your garden variety baroque concert, nor your typical baroque group,” says Christopher Phillpott, founding member and viola da gambist/baroque cellist based in Dallas. “To be sure, audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’” 

The “essential concert” can be heard at Concerts at St. John’s series on April 21 at 3:00 pm, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Dallas. Tickets are $10 and only available at the door.

The “enhanced concert” is April 22 at 7:30 pm at On The Levee venue in Dallas, Texas. Garden walls of ivy, surround seating, lighting and other special effects combine to create the enhanced experience. Tickets are $36 and include a wine reception with the artists. Purchase tickets online or at the door. 

Concert run-time is approximately 60 minutes.

THE ESSENTIAL CONCERT: APRIL 21

St. John's Episcopal Church
848 Harter Rd, Dallas

Parking: Free onsite
Doors open: 2:30 pm
Concert: 3:00 pm
Tickets: $10 at the door

THE FULL EXPERIENCE: APRIL 22

On The Levee
1108 Quaker St, Dallas

Parking: Free onsite
Doors open: 7:00pm
Concert: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 

Ticketing Website: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA1ODE4