Aurea

The heart of Aurea is defined by the humanities- --intricate and layered programs reflecting through music and poetry, what it is to be human. Together with artistic director, Consuelo Sherba, a core group of five artists, collaborating with over 20 guest artists and organizations such as the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, Aurea develops compelling and diverse programming.

Aurea's mission is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea's concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.Their eclectic humanities-based repertoire, featuring an extraordinary string ensemble, is built on a strong musical framework of original or previously composed music with eloquent spoken word including poetry, journals, and prose; laced together with soaring harmonica improvisations. Aurea collaborating guest artists have included musicians, actors, puppeteers, dancers and visual artists