Celestial Songs and Ambient Soundscapes

Celebrated early music vocalist Ruth Cunningham joins Electric Diamond for a distinctive Christmas concert this December.

Drawing inspiration from Mother Cabrini’s reflections on Mary and the Nativity, Stuart Diamond collaborates with ambient-music pioneer Don Slepian and Ruth Cunningham to weave a blend of medieval song, chant, and contemporary improvisation.  The result: peaceful, meditative atmospheres in the candlelit space of St. Frances Cabrini Shrine.

Ruth Cunningham’s Story: A classically trained musician, sound healer, and a founding member of the eminent early music vocal group Anonymous4. Ruth specializes in early instrumental and vocal music and improvisational sacred music from varied spiritual traditions in both liturgical and concert settings.

Electric Diamond’s Story: the pioneering electro-acoustic music ensemble – wind synth pioneer Stuart Diamond and ambient keyboard innovator Don Slepian – has performed together for 35+ years. Their music integrates classical music with free-flowing improvisations – from Bach to Mussorgsky, from medieval dances to Native American soundscapes. Their range of venues includes classical – Carnegie Recital Hall and Guggenheim Museum – to technology and science – MIT, Stanford, Liberty Science Center – to the Macy’s 4th of July Celebration.

Tickets $22 in advance or $25 at the door