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The Esther Project
Recorded in Padova, Italy, this exquisite oratorio by the "Caravaggio of Music" sets the story of a timid girl who finds the courage to triumph over a genocidal despot by resorting to strategy rather than war.
The only book of the Bible in which God is not mentioned, the Book of Esther, with its presciently feminist tale of a clever and indomitable heroine, captured the imagination of one of the seicento's most groundbreaking composers, the staggeringly brilliant and gleefully provocative Alessandro Stradella (1643 – 1682).
While the composer's other works have received multiple recordings and numerous performances, Ester Liberatrice del Popolo Ebreo of 1673 remains puzzlingly under the radar, a curious lacuna in the composer's discography.
GRAMMY®-nominated harpsichordist and conductor Jory Vinikour directs a hybrid Italian and American cast of some of the most noted historical performance specialists, five vibrant soloists who perform their roles with dramatic fidelity to a gripping story that holds uncanny resonance to modern-day audiences in this recording led by master engineer, the multiple award-winning Fabio Framba.
A period instrument ensemble of some of Italy's finest players evokes the luscious and jagged textures of the tumultuous seicento, while the Sala della Carità of Padova couches the sound in centuries-old frescoed splendor.
Under the direction of multiple award-winning film director and soprano Jessica Gould, an upcoming film sets Stradella's masterpiece as the soundtrack to a time-jumping saga of female empowerment on the site of Esther's triumph – ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran.
You too are the hero or heroine of this story.
Our recording is done, but your invaluable support is the key that unlocks the door to the story of Esther.
Work remains to be done on the recording. Mastering, publicity, and packaging all await your generous support in bringing to light Esther's message of brains over brawn.
A highly anticipated, boundary-breaking film project by the director of Babylon: Ghetto Renaissance and Modern Oblivion, the most highly decorated musical film of all time, awaits production.
As expressions of our gratitude, supporters will receive our grateful acknowledgement for your tax-deductible donations at the following levels:
Ally
Your $50 donation entitles you to one track from the recording ahead of the CD release.
Scribe
Your $150 donation entitles you to three tracks from the recording ahead of the CD release.
Sage
Your $500 donation entitles you to five tracks from the recording ahead of the CD release and your name in the list of donors in the CD booklet.
Vizier
Your $1,000 donation entitles to a hard copy of the CD upon release in addition to your name listed in the CD booklet and in the film credits.
Prophet
Your $2,500 donation entitles you to the above plus a zoom lesson in either voice (classical technique) or Italian language (any level from beginning to advanced) with one of our soloists.
Queen
Your $5,000 donation entitles you to the above plus a private performance at your home or corporate event by an ensemble from the Salon Sanctuary Concerts roster, and entry for two to the New York City private screening and post-screening party of the Esther project film in 2025
Visionary
Your $10,000 donation entitles you to the above plus entry for four to the New York City private screening and post-screening party of the Esther project film in 20025.
Donations above the Visionary level will be put in contact with a representative from Salon Sanctuary Concerts in order to arrange a bespoke private tour of Florence, Italy.
The Esther project and Salon Sanctuary Concerts are a project of Jewish Creativity International, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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