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Two unique Expressions of Faith concerts explored the musical inspiration of various composers as expressed in their sacred works, through the solo and small ensemble vocal music of choral and orchestral masterpieces, the known and unknown, the old and the new. |
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Remembering the Saints
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them." Revelation 14:13
Recordare (Requiem) Giuseppe Verdi
The 'Dies irae' is comprised of nine sections; each with its own melodic ideas. In the Recordare, Verdi uses sublime melodies to explore the feelings of loss and sorrow, as well as the human desire for forgiveness and mercy.
Lux Aeterna (Requiem) John Rutter
May eternal light shine on them, Lord, with your saints, for eternity, for you are merciful.
Other selections include solos, duets, quartets and ensemble pieces from Handel’s Messiah, the Fauré, Rutter & Lloyd Webber Requiems, along with scripture readings, poetry and prayer.
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Faith Journeys of Bach, Haydn, Mozart & Mendelssohn
Our first selection, Domine Deus,begins with the verse from Luke 2:14, in which the angels proclaim Christ’s birth, “Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth.” As the Gloria progresses, the text addresses each Person of the Trinity, drawing from different sources, including the psalms.
Domine Deus (C minor Mass, K. 427) W. A. Mozart
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Domine Deus, Rex coelestis Deus Pater omnipotens Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe, Domine Deus Agnus Dei, Filius Patris |
Lord God, King of heaven God Father almighty Lord Son only begotten, Jesus Christ, Lord God, Lamb of God,Son of the Father |
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Other solo and small ensemble pieces include several pieces from Bach Cantatas, Haydn's Creation, Mozart’s Coronation Mass, and Mendelssohn’s Elijah.
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