On Sunday, April 9 at 4 PM, the Christ Church Choir of Christ Church Easton will present as part of the Christ Church Concert Series, a Service of Lenten Music and Meditations. The program will include Dale Krider at the organ and Wes Lockfaw conducting. A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow in the parish hall.
Sunday’s program combines word and song outlining various aspects of the Lenten season and culminating with the Passion of Christ. The program will begin with “Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow” taken from The Crucifixion by English Victorian composer, John Stainer. Immediately following are two chorus pieces taken from George Frideric Handels’ Messiah. Other selections will include pieces by Jonathan Willcocks, David Music, Craig Courtney, Gilbert Martin, and Jane Marshall. One particular piece of interest is “Truly the Light is Sweet” by Carson Cooman. An American composer with a catalogue of works ranging from solo instrumental pieces to operas, and from orchestral works to hymn tunes, Cooman’s piece is reflective of his organ concerts. It opens with a brilliant opening for organ followed by the elegant strains of the choir before returning for a final riveting conclusion. The piece was composed in celebration of the restoration of Appleton Chapel at Harvard University. Prior to the program’s conclusion, the choir will sing “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem with soloists Hannah Zerai, soprano and Wes Lockfaw, tenor.
Sunday’s program is part of the Christ Church Concert series and is supported in part by a grant from the Talbot County and Maryland State Arts Councils. The program is open to the public, and a freewill offering will be received. The church is located at 111 S. Harrison Street in downtown Easton. For more information call 410-822-2677 or visit www.christchurcheaston.org.
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