For the seventh year in succession, Academy Singers, directed by Paul Terracini, will perform music for Palm Sunday at 3pm on Sunday, April 14 at St Hilda's Anglican Church, Katoomba.
The program, Music for Palm Sunday, is varied in the choice of composers and musical styles but united in theme - conveying both the Easter story and the message of peace.
Appropriately, the concert commences with the traditional hymn All Glory, Laud and Honour (M.Teschner/J.S.Bach), celebrating the occasion of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
It commences with the traditional hymn All Glory, Laud and Honour.
Works by contemporary composers include Stephen Paulus’ poignant The Road Home, the gentle and expressive The Lord Bless You and Keep You by John Rutter as well as the African American spiritual Hear My Prayer by Moses Hogan.
Special guests of this concert are the Kedumba Quartet who will perform the First Movement of Samuel Barber’s String Quartet in B minor.
They will also accompany the choir for two works by contemporary composers Arvo Pärt (Da Pacem Domine) and Ola Gjeilo (Sacred Heart), inspired by Gregorian Chant.
A celebratory afternoon tea will be served in the church hall after the concert. Tickets will be available at the door or book online now at www.academysingers.com.au ($25 adult, $20 concession; $5 child). For further information phone 0409 602 016 or email info@academy singers.com.au.
