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SUMMARY:Estonian Handbell Ensemble ARSIS on Tour in the US
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this special opportunity to see the renowned Estonian handbell ensemble Arsis on tour this summer. Known for expressive and innovative performances of Estonian handbell music\, Arsis is invited to perform at the prestigious Pinnacle Festival in Wichita\, Kansas. The tour runs July 7-16\, with stops in Illinois\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Maryland and Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this tour\, and delighted to help bring Estonian performers to American audiences and Estonian communities off the beaten path. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 7 at 7 PM (Baltimore\, MD) – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\,Timonium\, MD 21093\n\n\n\nJuly 8 at 7 PM (Pittsburgh\, PA) – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardoCenter\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143\n\n\n\nJuly 9 at 7 PM – (Louisville\, KY) – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 BrownsboroRd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – (Wichita\, KS) – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\,225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – (Alton\, IL) – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\,IL 62035\n\n\n\nJuly 13 at 6 PM – (Chicago\, IL) – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. ArlingtonHeights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007\n\n\n\nJuly 15 at 7 PM – (Akron\, OH) – First Congregational Church of Akron – The UpperRoom\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308\n\n\n\nJuly 16 at 7 PM – (Hershey\, PA) – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\,Hershey\, PA 17033
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-handbell-ensemble-arsis-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble @ Pinnacle Festival 2025 - Wichita\, KS
DESCRIPTION:Arsis Handbell Ensemble to Perform at Prestigious Festival in the United States \n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, led by conductor Aivar Mäe\, has been selected toperform at Pinnacle 2025\, one of the most renowned handbell music festivals in the UnitedStates. Held in Wichita\, Kansas\, the festival features only top ensembles chosen through acompetitive selection process. It is a great honor for Arsis to represent Estonia on thisinternational stagThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, with performances in eight U.S. cities:Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron(OH)\, and Hershey (PA). The tour program includes works that showcase the ensemble’stechnical skill and musical artistry\, while also introducing audiences to Estonia’s rich musicalheritage. Estonian composers featured in the program include Heino Eller\, Arvo Pärt\, andTõnu Kõrvits. All concerts are free of charge.The Arsis Handbell Ensemble is a unique phenomenon in Estonian musical culture and hasbeen active for nearly 32 years. The ensemble has proven its high artistic level both at homeand abroad\, having performed in countries across the globe\, including China\, the UnitedStates\, Canada\, Israel\, and most European countries. The 12 performers taking part in the U.S.tour are all graduates of the Arsis Handbell School and were selected for the concertensemble through a competitive process. \n\n\n\nThe tour is made possible with the support of The Estonian American National Council(EANC)\, AS Tallink Grupp\, GIGA Ehitus OÜ\, and the Estonian Cultural Endowment.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-pinnacle-festival-2025-wichita-ks/
LOCATION:Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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