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May 8, 3:00 p.m.
The First Christian Church Concert Series is presenting Earth, Sky and Sea: Reflections on our World, performed by the chamber choir Abendmusik, directed by Rich Nutting and accompanied by Ruth Schubarth. The program will include some familiar numbers by John Rutter and Eric Whitaker, as well as memorable works by lesser-known composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. A free will offering will be taken.
The First Christian Church Concert Series is presenting Earth, Sky and Sea: Reflections on our World, performed by the chamber choir Abendmusik, directed by Rich Nutting and accompanied by Ruth Schubarth. The program will include some familiar numbers by John Rutter and Eric Whitaker, as well as memorable works by lesser-known composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. A free will offering will be taken.
Abendmusik is an auditioned community choir that was originally formed as an in-service performing group for music educators from School District 11 in Colorado Springs. The choir now consists of accomplished singers and musicians from all walks of life. Many charter members of the group remain as members today. Membership includes singers who range in age from early 20s to mid-80s, and all share a common love of performing choral music and creating musical experiences for audiences throughout the region. Repertoire covers the choral music spectrum from large sacred works to modern secular compositions. The choir has recently presented concerts of the masters, from Brahms, Bach, and Beethoven, to music of the swing era. The group also performs music composed and arranged by its own members. They have been featured in performance for the Colorado Music Educators Conference, have performed and toured with the United States Air Force Academy Band, and have made guest appearances with the Arapahoe Philharmonic in Denver and with the Pueblo Symphony. Abendmusik’s local concerts are always free and open to the public. http://www.abendmusikchorus.org/
RECENT EVENTS
Bach Celebration Concert held on March 20, 3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m., First Christian Church at 16 E. Platte Avenue presented their annual Bach Celebration Concert after a hiatus of two years. The program featured a concerto for two harpsichords, a prelude and fugue for organ, a gamba sonata, a toccata for harpsichord, a concerto for oboe d’amore, and chorales for audience singing. A free will offering will be taken. Masks are suggested but not mandatory for attendance.
Works to be performed: Concerto in C Minor for Two Harpsichords BWV 1062, with Joe Galema and Bonnie Linder; Prelude and Fugue in B Minor BWV 544 for organ, played by Joe Galema; Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord BWV 1027, with Andy Kolb, cello, and Carol Wilson; Toccata in E Minor for Harpsichord BWV 914, played by Carol Wilson; and Concerto for Oboe d’amore BWV 1055, with Amy Goeser Kolb. String ensemble: Elisa Wicks and James Rasmussen, violin, Michael Sabatka, viola, Andy Kolb, cello.
Contact: Carol Wilson, 719-633-8888 organist@firstchristiancos.org
On Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m., First Christian Church at 16 E. Platte Avenue presented their annual Bach Celebration Concert after a hiatus of two years. The program featured a concerto for two harpsichords, a prelude and fugue for organ, a gamba sonata, a toccata for harpsichord, a concerto for oboe d’amore, and chorales for audience singing. A free will offering will be taken. Masks are suggested but not mandatory for attendance.
Works to be performed: Concerto in C Minor for Two Harpsichords BWV 1062, with Joe Galema and Bonnie Linder; Prelude and Fugue in B Minor BWV 544 for organ, played by Joe Galema; Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord BWV 1027, with Andy Kolb, cello, and Carol Wilson; Toccata in E Minor for Harpsichord BWV 914, played by Carol Wilson; and Concerto for Oboe d’amore BWV 1055, with Amy Goeser Kolb. String ensemble: Elisa Wicks and James Rasmussen, violin, Michael Sabatka, viola, Andy Kolb, cello.
Contact: Carol Wilson, 719-633-8888 organist@firstchristiancos.org
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