You're invited to the Pope Benedict XVI Schola's Feb. 2 concert
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Mary C. Weaver
Jan 21, 2013, 6:10:17 PM1/21/13
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Dear friends:
The Pope Benedict XVI Schola proudly presents “A Candlemas Concert” on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville. Proceeds from the program will benefit the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville, whose primary mission is to serve the poor by providingemergency assistance, food, clothing, housing and medical needs, and infant care.
The Christian feast of Candlemas, which falls on Feb. 2, rolls several celebrations into one. It’s the day on which the church marks the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple; the purification of the Virgin Mary, 40 days after the birth of her son; and, traditionally, the official end of the season of Epiphany.
The Schola’s repertory for the concert includes both Gregorian chant and choral works in Latin and English by Palestrina, Purcell, Victoria, Byrd, Sheppard, Tye, and Vaughan Williams. Organist Charles Walden, music director of Holy Ghost Church, will also perform.
Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the door or online, at b16schola.org or Eventbrite.
We hope to see you there!
Mary C. Weaver
The Pope Benedict XVI Schola proudly presents “A Candlemas Concert” on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville. Proceeds from the program will benefit the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville, whose primary mission is to serve the poor by providingemergency assistance, food, clothing, housing and medical needs, and infant care.
The Christian feast of Candlemas, which falls on Feb. 2, rolls several celebrations into one. It’s the day on which the church marks the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple; the purification of the Virgin Mary, 40 days after the birth of her son; and, traditionally, the official end of the season of Epiphany.
The Schola’s repertory for the concert includes both Gregorian chant and choral works in Latin and English by Palestrina, Purcell, Victoria, Byrd, Sheppard, Tye, and Vaughan Williams. Organist Charles Walden, music director of Holy Ghost Church, will also perform.
Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the door or online, at b16schola.org or Eventbrite.
We hope to see you there!
Mary C. Weaver
director, Pope Benedict XVI Schola
P.S. What does this have to do with Harmonia Vocal Quartet? Tenor Keith Murray sings with the schola, soprano Maria Rist will join us as a special guest, and I (Harmonia alto) will be directing.
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