MUSIC

JENNIFER LESTER, conductor* Focusing on cherished compositions of German masters which form and probe the foundations of Western sacred choral music, The Seraphim Singers performs works of Schütz, Bach, Distler, and Heiller. The program pairs compositions from theBaroque era with pieces by twentieth century composers influence by them. From music created in the midst of the devastation of theThirty Years' war to that arising after the tragic results of WorldWar II, this program promises a rich musical experience evoking a wide range of emotions. J.S. Bach, Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden: BWV 230 Heinrich Schutz, 4 motets from Geistlische Chormusic So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ Selig sind die Toten Die mit Tranen saen werden mit Freuden Verleih uns Frieden Anton Heiller Mass - Deutsches Ordinarium Hugo Distler, Es ist ein Ros' entspungen Hugo Distler, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Heinrich Christensen, organ Heiller, Tanz-Toccata Bach, Chorale Preludes