WINNIPEG, MB – Media outlets are advised that approximately 230 religious leaders and observers from around the world gathering at The University of Winnipeg from Monday, June 21 to Wednesday, June 23 for the World Religions Summit 2010 will experience two popular, Manitoba-produced musical expressions of human dignity: Danny Schur’s STRIKE! (Wed, June 23 at 11:15 am) and composer Zane Zalis’s mesmerizing oratorio I Believe (Mon, June 21 at 7:30 pm).
I Believe, which premiered to rave reviews in 2009, is a universal story of dehumanization, survival and idealism that explores the interior thoughts of both victim and perpetrator. The June 21st performance will feature original members Marko Zeiler, Kelsey Cowie, the Project Z Singers with Zane Zalis conducting.
“Faith allows us to stop and reflect. I Believe does the same thing on the arts side,” said Zalis. “Religious leaders can have real impact and influence in the world and bringing this oratorio to this audience is a natural partnership.”
The public is welcome to attend as space dictates.
The World Religions Summit is preceded by a day of dialogue on Human Rights and Religious Freedoms on Monday, June 21 that is open to the public and media in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall (9:00 am to 3:00 pm).
PLEASE NOTE: Senator Romeo Dallaire is unable to participate in I Believe as previously announced. Dallaire will deliver a keynote address on Tuesday, June 22 from 9:15 am to 10 am in Convocation Hall, 2nd floor, Wesley Hall. (updated June 16, 2010.)
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Dyck, Chair, Communications Team, World Religions Summit 2010: Interfaith Leaders in the G8 Nations
P: 204-885-2565 Ext. 370
Toll free: 1-866-888-6785
ddyck@mennonitechurch.ca
John Longhurst
On-site Media Relations
Longhurst4@shaw.ca
CELL: 204-880-2382
Diane Poulin, Communications Officer, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7135
d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca
