2023 N.E.O. Festival

at First Congregational Church, Los Angeles

with Fahad Siadat, D.M.A., David Harris, D.M.A., and Laurel Irene, artistic directors

NEO’s 2023 thematic launch point is that of Recurrence: a deliciously, inspiringly-cyclical cocktail of philosophical and poetic threads that unravel into one another over and again. Fantastically, the conversation around recurrence tends to repeat on itself quickly and often. As soon as we get our heads around part of it, we lose sight of the rest. Short of absolute acceptance, which has historically led to some interesting and often disastrous outcomes, recurrence is a concept that doesn’t settle well, and therefore is well-suited for creative expression. Music has so many opportunities for exploring and expressing recurrence, and we are thrilled to welcome you to join us as we delve into this revolving emotional space.

Events:

Opening concert: “Out of the Box” - Saturday, June 14 at 7 pm

featuring performances by NEO vocalists, composers, and organists

Guest Concert: Stockhausen’s Stimmung with HEX Ensemble

2023 NEO Exploratorio Concert “Recurrence”

The world premiere of the unique oratorio composed, prepared, and performed by festival participants. Features creative and explorative approaches to composing for the voice, piano, and organ in a modern idiom, performed in the sanctuary of FCCLA and accompanied by the Great Organs: 5 Manuals, 349 Ranks, 241 Registers, 20,417 Pipes

more info on the instrument: https://www.die-orgelseite.de/disp/USA_LosAngeles_FirstCongregationalChurch.htm