We Are The Music Makers
Durango Choral Society, Rhonda Muckerman
Caliente Choir of Farmington, Virginia Nickels
Deborah Nansteel, Mezzo-Soprano
San Juan Symphony
Thomas Heuser, conductor

Richard Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod (Love death) (1859)
Edward Elgar, The Music Makers, Op. 69 (1912)

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." The famous Ode by English poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy inspired Elgar’s captivating musical statement, riddled with personal meaning and romantic sentiments. More than 100 singers will join in harmony to sing this impressive work, featuring the SJS debut of the compelling mezzo soprano, Deborah Nansteel.