Hiroshima Lacrimosa

Yesterday I went to the dress rehearsal for the UBC concert at the Chan Center and it went fabulously. I'm in one of the UBC choirs (called the UBC Choral Union) and this weekend is what we've been working towards since September. Tonight is the actual performance. However, yesterday's rehearsal had an open audience and my friends and family were there, which was quite nice. The concert is called "Requiem for Peace." It consists of songs written by composers from around the world. The themes? War, hatred, peace, hope, reconciliation, and prayer. The languages covered? Latin, English, Hebrew, Persian, Arabic, Greek, French, Mandarin, Russian, Japanese, Dutch, and German. It should be one magical night.

Below: The Chan Center at UBC