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The Seven Last Words of Christ

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Free
Moments of great anguish, beauty, grief, and love emerge through seven slow movements, framed by an introduction and a final terrible movement titles "The Earthquake." The concert will be sung in German with an English translation provided.
 
Since 1991. a small group of Vermont musicians have carried on a tradition of offering this piece, which commemorates Jesus' final hours. Joseph Haydins' hour-long work sets each of the traditional last sayings of Jesus to music.
 
Octet Singers: Martha Peck, Cara Hill, Brian Clancy, amd Jose Schmidt
String Quartet: Susan Janes, Jane Tulloh, Bill Person, and Melissa Perley
Silhouette of a cross on a hill at sunset, dramatic sky.