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THE EASTER CYCLE 2008 |
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THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:30 a.m. . our Lord's return to heaven is celebrated with an outdoor procession with balloons, the ascent of the balloons to the nave ceiling and festival music with brass and choirs. |
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THE DAY OF PENTECOST Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:30 a.m. The day of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is marked by festival processions, the celebration of languages, including the language of music with the presentation of Bach's Cantata, Ershallet, ihr Lieder, "Resound, you Songs" by the Saint Luke Bach Choir and Chamber Orchestra, Mark Bangert, director.. |
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"Erschallet, ihr Lieder"
The very nature of Pentecost is to throw caution to the winds. Old rules give way to a Spirit that “blows where it wills.” In 1714 Bach, who was 29 and just getting used to his title as Concertmaster, poured much energy into this cantata, testing his own limits, exploring new sonorities, and providing posterity with a musical push towards Spirited living. For sure he threw work to the winds, wind instruments that is, trumpets and drums made busy in both chorus and aria. He liked this piece. There are four documented additional performances of it, each sporting some small changes. Here at St. Luke we like it too, this being the third documented performance and the only repeat of the season.
