This week: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
"Russia is popularly known for two things - its rockets and its violins. The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin is renowned for the latter, but their music will take you soaring as if somehow there is a connection to the former." —Andresen Dagbladet
J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion is revered as one of the quintessential masterpieces of western classical music. Originally premiered on Good Friday in 1727, The Passion According to St. Matthew, BWV 244, is a dramatic integration of scripture, new poetry, and great hymns of the Lutheran tradition. Bach's sublime setting creates a portrayal of the Passion that is both profoundly human and divine.
In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.
This week:
J. S. Bach – Fantasy and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542
BWV 128 – Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein
BWV 135 – Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder
BWV 179 – Siehe zu, daß deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei
Trinity Baroque Orchestra and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Julian Wachner, conductor
A Conversation with Jim Wallis on America's Original Sin
“If white Christians acted more Christian than white, black parents would have less to fear for their children,” says respected public theologian and New York Times bestselling author Jim Wallis in his latest book, America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America.
The GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Seraphic Fire performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem, K. 626, with a new Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei by Gregory Spears, commissioned by Seraphic Fire. Learn more.
Solemn Liturgy of Ash Wednesday. A choral Eucharist with congregational hymns and music by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Ash Wednesday begins the liturgical season of Lent, when Episcopalians prepare for Easter. It is typically a season of prayer, repentance, and reflection. During the Ash Wednesday service ashes will be offered. Ashes are also offered throughout the day in Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel.