Sunday, January 29
12:15 pm, Music Room
On Sunday, February 5, Nassau Church’s Adult Choir will join forces with the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church for a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb” at Trinity Church’s choral evensong. In preparation for this special event, Noel Werner presents an introduction to this inspiring and delightful choral masterwork.
Using the poetry of the 18th-century metaphysical poet Christopher Smart, Britten wrote “Rejoice in the Lamb” as an extended paean, or song of praise. Though he suffered from mental illness, Smart’s poetic genius nonetheless shines through with flashes of mystical insight, and Britten proved to be the ideal composer for integrating Smart’s poetry into a coherent and compelling whole.
Come learn more about this 20th-century choral work, and then join the choirs of Nassau and Trinity on February 5 at 5:00 pm at Trinity Church to enjoy the work during evensong.