Fauré’s Requiem

Arguably one of the most iconic and emotive master works of the sacred choral repertoire, Faure’s Requiem, for choir, organ and orchestra is the centerpiece of this All Saints Day concert.  It will be performed alongside John Tavener’s “Song for Athene,” sung for Princess Diana’s funeral at Westminster Abbey, and Herbert Howell’s “Take him, Earth, for cherishing,” sung for John F. Kennedy’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral.  Admission is free of charge and open to all and a reception will follow the concert.

Performers:

The Adult Choir & Choristers
The Christ Church Festival Orchestra
Caroline Vaughan, Soprano
Christopher Edwards, Baritone
David Jernigan, Conductor

Program:

Song for Athene, John Tavener
Amazing Grace, Arr. David Jernigan
Ain-a’ that good news,  Arr. William Dawson
Take him, Earth, for cherishing, Herbert Howells
Requiem, Op. 48, Gabriel Faure