The Requiem, which has been described as a lullaby, was composed in the late 19th century. Despite Fauré’s stated lack of any religious belief, he regarded death as “a happy deliverance, an aspiration towards happiness above, rather than a painful experience.” As such, his Requiem is musically soothing and meditative, and offers comfort and hope in eternal rest to those who mourn.
=0D=0A=The Gloria, a “joyful hymn of praise”, regarded as one of Vivaldi’s best known sacred works, was composed during his employment in Venice. Written in the early 1700’s, it somehow fell into obscurity for the next two hundred years and was not re-discovered until 1920. As with Faure’s Requiem, which gained widespread popularity in the second half of the 20th century, the Gloria quickly gained musical fans after the original version was performed in New York in 1957 and remains an all-time favourite today. During a period of unease and seemingly unending tragedy that is juxtaposed at this time of year with a sense of joy and anticipation, The Linden Singers offers this concert to those yearn for peace and live in hope
=0D=0A=. The Linden Singers is conducted by Music Director, Brian Wismath, and accompanied by pianist, Jane Edler-Davis. This “SEEKING HOPE” concert features organist David Stratkauskas, and a Chamber Ensemble, with guest soloists, Jennifer Turner (soprano), Tasha Farivar (mezzo) and Nathan McDonald (baritone).
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