Experience Anton Bruckner’s majestic Te Deum and Gerald Finzi’s In Terra Pax, with chorus, soloists, and orchestra. The program includes works by Herbert Howells, William Mathias, and Kim André Arnesen.
Bach's Cantata BWV 21, "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis" (I had much affliction), is a sacred cantata written in 1714. This masterpiece showcases Bach's profound understanding of vocal and instrumental textures to convey a sense of consolation and rejoicing amidst tribulations. With its intricate chorales, arias, and recitatives, BWV 21 stands as a testament to Bach's unparalleled ability to fuse deeply expressive music with theological meaning."
Also on the program:
C.H.H. Parry, “Never Weather Beaten Sail”
Pablo Casals, “O Vos Omne”
Anton Bruckner, “Locus Iste”
The Choral Society will join forces with other choral ensembles from the area in a special choir festival hosted by St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave, Byron Center, Michigan. Free admission to this very special celebration of choral music!
Hear Gabriel Fauré’s exquisite masterpiece for chorus and chamber orchestra, along with a cappella works by Stanford, Bruckner, Thompson, and more.
A musical celebration of Advent and Christmas, featuring the Choral Society with guest soloists and orchestra, presented in the beautiful sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church. $15 suggested donation. A free-will offering will be accepted.
A concert for Advent and Christmas featuring G.F Handel’s joyous Utrecht Te Deum, Gerald Finzi’s exquisite Magnificat, and the spectacular setting of the Gloria by the incomparable John Rutter.
Also on the program are works by Morten Lauridsen and Alexander Gretschaninov.
The Choral Society of Grand Rapids performs with full orchestra and the beautiful Casavant organ at Trinity United Methodist Church, under the direction of Randall Burghart.
G.F. Handel
Gerald Finzi
John Rutter
Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Randall Wm. Burghart, Artistic Director
Choral Society of Grand Rapids
