RCW awarded Heinz grant for Façade

The Renaissance City Winds has been awarded a grant from the Heinz Endowments’ Small Arts Initiative for a production of Façade, which will open the 2013-14 season on September 20 and 22.  This is a major chamber work of the early 20th century with music composed by William Walton and poetry by Edith Sitwell.  The narration will be by legendary choral conductor Robert Page and noted actress/singer Kate Young.

William Walton

William Walton

Edith Sitwell

Edith Sitwell