Blanket of Stars
Choral Work for SATB
Lyrics: Daniel Neer
Music: Faye Chiao
Blanket of Stars is a choral work by Faye Chiao and Daniel Neer written on the occasion of a Benefit Concert for Refugees by the United Nations Chamber Music Society, sponsored by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The event, which raised funds for the aid of Syrian refugees, was prefaced by an address delivered by Ms. Cristina Gallach, UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information.
The premiere of Blanket of Stars was performed by members of the All Saints Episcopal Church, under the direction of Suzanne McDonald.
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
January 29, 2017
World Premiere
All Saints Episcopal Church, NYC
Choir of All Saints Episcopal Church
UN Chamber Music Society & UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)