Stainer ‘Crucifixion’ and Sanders ‘Reproaches’
Concert details
‘Fling wide the gates!’How often has that exultant instruction, in the first chorus of John Stainer’s Crucifixion, resounded round mighty Cathedral and humble parish Church, town hall or assembly room in metropolis, or quiet towns in distant shires? Then, when the first of its five hymns for the congregation begins and all present rise to their feet, how many people over the last 120 years have found themselves inexorably drawn into the unfolding musical drama as a participant, not just as a spectator?
Join us in our performance of this dramatic and enduring work on Saturday 2nd April, at Holy Trinity Church Broadstairs. In this, our first public performance for two years, we’ll be conducted as usual by our Music Director Clifford Lister, and will be joined by professional Soloists David Walsh and Stephen Alder, and by organist James Norrie.
This programme of music for Easter will also feature The Reproaches, composed by John Sanders (1933-2003). Written in 1984, the lyrics for this exceptionally moving piece are taken from the liturgy for Good Friday, with the form and atmosphere taking as a point of reference Allegri’s Miserere, with its use of plainsong contrasted with harmony in the verses.
The Choir and Soloists will sing several other motets with a Passiontide theme, including O vos omnes (Pablo Casals), Ingrediente Domino (George Malcolm), Now the green blade riseth (French traditional, arranged by Simon Lindley) and ‘The Preparation’ from Eric Thiman’s short cantata The Last Supper.
Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 at the door, children £2. Advance tickets are available from Choir members and from the Ticket Secretary, telephone 01304 620560. We regret that our online ticket purchase facility is not currently available, due to technical problems.