@ Frans Thank you for that insightful comment about Handel's Messiah being performed at Easter during Handel's time. That is quite interesting. It would be an interesting history to understand how it came to be almost exclusively performed at Christmas time in our world today.
@ Jeff Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm. I consider this to be the most profound sacred music I have encountered in more than 20 years.
@John I wish I could be there to see the performances in the Bay area. It is a great multi-denominational tradition you have going there!
John AydelotteMarch 9, 2013
It would to note that this particular performance is not the only one being done. This is an annual event in the San Francisco Bay Area performed by the The Temple Hill Choir at the Interstake Center in Oakland.. Three performances, a matinee and evening performance on Saturday And an evening performance on Easter sUnday. Other performances wii be done by the Choir at St. Marys Cathedral in San Francisco and at the cathedral near Lake Merrit in Oakland. Ticckets are free annd are available on line.
FransMarch 8, 2013
Just a remark on "in a work that seeks to be to Easter what Handel
JeffMarch 8, 2013
This cantata is THE MOST AMAZING composition/production we have EVER experienced!!!!
"Lamb of God", by Rob Gardner, is our absolute LIFETIME FAVORITE program.... and there are a number of excellent ones out there to hold this claim up against! Human words cannot describe the beauty and sacredness of this production.
We bought the CD two years ago (first release) AND attended the live cantata at Weber State University that same year. It was ONE OF THE MOST SACRED experiences we've ever had!!!
I have NO connections to either the composer, his company, or THIS production by Witness-Music. But I encourage ALL to do whatever you have to do, to go see this production. Or, if you cannot afford tickets, AT THE VERY LEAST, buy or download this CD. IT WILL ABSOLUTELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!
Sorry if I sound "overly" positive or enthusiastic, but this IS the most amazing program and beautiful music ever written!!!
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Garin HessMarch 11, 2013
@ Frans Thank you for that insightful comment about Handel's Messiah being performed at Easter during Handel's time. That is quite interesting. It would be an interesting history to understand how it came to be almost exclusively performed at Christmas time in our world today. @ Jeff Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm. I consider this to be the most profound sacred music I have encountered in more than 20 years. @John I wish I could be there to see the performances in the Bay area. It is a great multi-denominational tradition you have going there!
John AydelotteMarch 9, 2013
It would to note that this particular performance is not the only one being done. This is an annual event in the San Francisco Bay Area performed by the The Temple Hill Choir at the Interstake Center in Oakland.. Three performances, a matinee and evening performance on Saturday And an evening performance on Easter sUnday. Other performances wii be done by the Choir at St. Marys Cathedral in San Francisco and at the cathedral near Lake Merrit in Oakland. Ticckets are free annd are available on line.
FransMarch 8, 2013
Just a remark on "in a work that seeks to be to Easter what Handel
JeffMarch 8, 2013
This cantata is THE MOST AMAZING composition/production we have EVER experienced!!!! "Lamb of God", by Rob Gardner, is our absolute LIFETIME FAVORITE program.... and there are a number of excellent ones out there to hold this claim up against! Human words cannot describe the beauty and sacredness of this production. We bought the CD two years ago (first release) AND attended the live cantata at Weber State University that same year. It was ONE OF THE MOST SACRED experiences we've ever had!!! I have NO connections to either the composer, his company, or THIS production by Witness-Music. But I encourage ALL to do whatever you have to do, to go see this production. Or, if you cannot afford tickets, AT THE VERY LEAST, buy or download this CD. IT WILL ABSOLUTELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! Sorry if I sound "overly" positive or enthusiastic, but this IS the most amazing program and beautiful music ever written!!!
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