Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers Presents 'Songs of Farewell: Music of Remembrance'
On the 11th of November, the sacrifices made by men and women is recalled. It is a time for contemplation of the grandest themes of life and death. Music has always played a role in occasions of shared sorrow, both as a means of expressing it, and as a consolation. Choral music is a specially powerful vehicle for the music of remembrance, a collective singing on behalf of humankind. The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Chamber Singers mark Remembrance Day with works that confront tragedy and offer hope.
Radiant acapella masterpieces by Herbert Howells, Hurbert Parry and Nigel Butterley are profoundly personal responses to loss, redemption and eternity. Howells’ Requiem found the universe in his private grief – the death of his young son. Interleaved between the traditional words of the requiem, are psalms which offer peace and hope. Parry’s Songs of Farewell make the global tragedy personal, with six exquisite settings of verses about life, death and eternity. It was also one of his final and finest masterpieces.
Programme:
Henry PURCELL Hear my prayer, O Lord
Hubert PARRY Songs of Farewell
Herbert HOWELLS Requiem
Interval
William HARRIS Bring us, O Lord God
Nigel BUTTERLEY The True Samaritan
Artists:
Brett Weymark conductor
Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers
Dates:
Saturday 11 November, 11am
Sunday 12 November, 2pm
Venue:
Paddington Uniting Church
Sampler:
Oxford/Camerata/Jeremy/Summerly, performing Henry Purcell's Hear my Prayer, O Lord. Setting is from Psalm 102, verse 1. YouTube, uploaded by bubblykings. Accessed November 11, 2017.
Resource:
Songs of Farewell. SydneyPhilharmonia.com.au. Accessed November 1, 2017.
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